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Mike Nichols was an American film and theater director, producer, actor, and comedian. He was noted for his ability to work across a range of genres and for his aptitude for getting the best out of actors regardless of their experience. Nichols began his career in the 1950s with the comedy improvisational troupe The Compass Players, predecessor of The Second City, in Chicago. He then teamed up with his improv partner, Elaine May, to form the comedy duo Nichols and May. Their live improv act was a hit on Broadway, and the first of their three albums won a Grammy Award.
Birth Name
Michael Igor Peschkowsky
Born
Friday, 06 November 1931
Died
Wednesday, 19 November 2014
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| The Orson Bean Show | (archive footage) | 8696 |
| Hollywood Insider | Self | 2018 |
| The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling | Self | 2018 |
| Arthur Miller: Writer | Self / Self (archive footage) | 2017 |
| Everything Is Copy | Self | 2016 |
| Becoming Mike Nichols | Himself / Self | 2016 |
| The Oscars | Self - Director, Producer (In Memoriam) | 2015 |
| The 66th Annual Tony Awards | Self - Winner | 2012 |
| The Kennedy Center Honors: A Celebration of the Performing Arts | Self - Presenter | 2011 |
| Making the Boys | Self | 2011 |
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
Director Filmography
| Title | Year |
|---|
| Charlie Wilson's War | 2007 |
| Closer | 2004 |
| Angels in America | 2003 |
| Wit | 2001 |
| What Planet Are You From? | 2000 |
| Primary Colors | 1998 |
| The Birdcage | 1996 |
| Wolf | 1994 |
| Regarding Henry | 1991 |
| Postcards from the Edge | 1990 |
| Working Girl | 1988 |
| Biloxi Blues | 1988 |
| Heartburn | 1986 |
| Silkwood | 1983 |
| Gilda Live | 1980 |
| The Fortune | 1975 |
| The Day of the Dolphin | 1973 |
| Carnal Knowledge | 1971 |
| Catch-22 | 1970 |
| The Graduate | 1967 |
| Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? | 1966 |
Producer Filmography
| Title | Year |
|---|
| Crescendo! The Power of Music | 2014 |
| Friends with Kids | 2012 |
| Punk Payback | 2011 |
| History Specials | 2011 |
| Closer | 2004 |
| Ghost Hunters | 2004 |
| Angels in America | 2003 |
| Wit | 2001 |
| What Planet Are You From? | 2000 |
| Primary Colors | 1998 |
| The Designated Mourner | 1997 |
| The Birdcage | 1996 |
| The Remains of the Day | 1993 |
| Regarding Henry | 1991 |
| Postcards from the Edge | 1990 |
| The Thorns | 1988 |
| Heartburn | 1986 |
| The Longshot | 1986 |
| Silkwood | 1983 |
| The Fortune | 1975 |
| Carnal Knowledge | 1971 |
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 2005 | Golden Globe | Best Director - Motion Picture | Nominated |
| 2004 | Emmy | Outstanding Directing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Dramatic Special | Won |
| 2004 | Emmy | Outstanding Miniseries | Won |
| 2001 | Emmy | Outstanding Directing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Special | Won |
| 2001 | Emmy | Outstanding Made for Television Movie | Won |
| 2001 | Emmy | Outstanding Writing for a Miniseries or a Movie | Nominated |
| 1994 | Oscar | Best Picture | Nominated |
| 1989 | Oscar | Best Director | Nominated |
| 1989 | Golden Globe | Best Director - Motion Picture | Nominated |
| 1984 | Oscar | Best Director | Nominated |
| 1984 | Golden Globe | Best Director - Motion Picture | Nominated |
| 1977 | Emmy | Outstanding Drama Series | Nominated |
| 1968 | Oscar | Best Director | Won |
| 1968 | Golden Globe | Best Director | Won |
| 1967 | Oscar | Best Director | Nominated |
| 1967 | Golden Globe | Best Director | Nominated |
