Mike Nichols

Biography

Born 11/06/1931

As a child, he was a refugee from Nazi Germany. By age 12, he had been certified as a genius. In his late twenties, he was half of a popular comedy act. By his late thirties, he was an acclaimed and award-winning director of stage and screen. As the 20th Century gave way to the 21st, Mike Nichols...
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Filmography

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Awards

In 2005, received Producers Guild of America Award for Producer of the Year (Longform)
In 2004, received Directors Guild of America Award for Best Director of a Television Movie
In 2004, received Emmy Award for Outstanding Miniseries

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Highlights

In 2007, Helmed "Charlie Wilson's War" about Democratic Texas Congressman Charlie Wilson, played by Tom Hanks; re-teamed with Roberts
In 2005, Produced "Whoopi, the 20th Anniversary Show," Whoopi Goldberg's return to the stage; earned a Tony nomination for Best Special Theatrical Event
In 2005, Directed David Hyde Pierce, Tim Curry and Hank Azaria in the Broadway production of "Monty Python's Spamalot," a stage musical based on the British comedy troupe's 1975 movie Monty Python and the Holy Grail; received a Tony nomination for Best Direction of a Musical

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Family & Companions

Elaine May: met in 1954 while both were living in Chicago; had brief romance before forming their famous on stage partnership
Daisy Nichols: daughter (Born c. 1964; mother, Margo Callas)
Rachel Nichols: daughter-in-law (Married to Max Nichols)

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