Mike Nichols
American director of 'The Graduate'
Born
November 6th, 1931
93 years ago
Died
November 19th, 2014
10 years ago — 83 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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German-born American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter. Nichols emigrated to the United States with his family in 1939. He gained prominence in the 1960s with the film 'The Graduate' which became a cultural phenomenon. His career spanned decades, and he directed both theater and film, creating works that garnered critical acclaim. Nichols won numerous awards, including an Academy Award, several Tony Awards, and Emmy Awards. He was known for his collaborations with prominent actors and writers, and for bringing innovative storytelling techniques to the screen and stage.
Directed 'The Graduate'
Won the Academy Award for Best Director
Directed 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?'
Received multiple Tony Awards for directing
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