Mike Nichols
Born in Berlin, Germany — Nov 06 1931• Died Nov 19 2014
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Mike Nichols (born Mikhail Igor Peschkowsky; November 6, 1931 – November 19, 2014) was a German-born American film and theatre director, producer, actor and comedian. He was noted for his ability to work across a range of genres and an aptitude for getting the best out of actors regardless of their acting 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. Th…
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Mike Nichols's Credits
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American Masters
Self
What's My Line?
Self - Mystery Guest
The Steve Allen Show
Self - Comedian
The Oscars
Self
The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
Self
Closer
Directing
The Kennedy Center Honors
Self
Family
Production
Fantastic Mr. Fox
Crew
DuPont Show of the Month
Rod Carter
The Graduate
Directing
The Big Party
Self
Angels in America
Production
The Birdcage
Directing
The Remains of the Day
Production
Ghost Hunters International
Production
Working Girl
Directing
Wolf
Directing
Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
Directing
What Planet Are You From?
Directing
Charlie Wilson's War
Directing
Catch-22
Directing
Primary Colors
Directing
Hair Battle Spectacular
Production
Silkwood
Directing
The Fortune
Directing
Wit
Directing
Regarding Henry
Directing
Postcards from the Edge
Directing
Friends with Kids
Production
Heartburn
Directing
Biloxi Blues
Directing
My Dad Is Better Than Your Dad
Production
King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis
Self (archive footage)
Carnal Knowledge
Directing
The Day of the Dolphin
Directing
Can't Buy Me Lunch: Another Look at The Rutles
Self - Interviewee
Mike Nichols: An American Master
Self
Show Me the Money
Production
Inventing David Geffen
Self
Everything Is Copy
Self
The Fabulous Fifties
Self
Arthur Miller: Writer
Self (archive footage)
In from the Cold? A Portrait of Richard Burton
Self
Bach to Bach
Man
Julie and Carol at Carnegie Hall
Writing
The Designated Mourner
Jack
Wrestling with Angels: Playwright Tony Kushner
Self
The Gin Game
Directing
Looney Tunes 50th Anniversary
Self
Battlefish
Creator
The Longshot
Production
Gilda Live
Directing
Love & Loyalty: The Making of 'The Remains of the Day'
Self
Nichols and May: Take Two
Self (archive footage)
Becoming Mike Nichols
Himself
Richard Avedon: Darkness and Light
Self
Whoopi Goldberg: Direct from Broadway
Directing
The Madness of Boy George
Self
Wit
Creator
Crescendo! The Power of Music
Production
Tony Awards
Self - Nominee