Mike Nichols
Known for
Directing
Born
November 6, 1931
Birthplace
Berlin, Germany
Died
November 19, 2014 (aged 83)
Biography
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. Their live improv acts were a hit on Broadway resulting in three albums, with their debut album winning a Grammy Award.
After Nichols and May...
Best known work
Fantastic Mr. Fox
2009
Closer
2004
The Graduate
1967
Charlie Wilson's War
2007
The Remains of the Day
1993
The Birdcage
1996
Working Girl
1988
Wolf
1994
Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
1966
Regarding Henry
1991Filmography
2018
2017
Arthur Miller: Writeras Self (archive footage)
2016
2016
Becoming Mike Nicholsas Himself
2015
Everything Is Copyas Self
2014
Crescendo! The Power of MusicExecutive Producer
2012
Inventing David Geffenas Self
2012
Friends with KidsExecutive Producer
2010
2009
Fantastic Mr. FoxThanks
2008
2008
2007
Charlie Wilson's WarDirector
2006
2006
The Madness of Boy Georgeas Self
2006
2004
CloserDirector, Producer
2003
2003
Can't Buy Me Lunch: Another Look at The Rutlesas Self - Interviewee
2001
2001
WitDirector, Teleplay, Executive Producer, Writer
2000
What Planet Are You From?Director, Producer
1998
Primary ColorsDirector, Producer
1997
The Designated Mourneras Jack, Producer
1996
Nichols and May: Take Twoas Self (archive footage)