About
Abby Mann (1927–2008) was an American screenwriter and producer, best known for his socially conscious dramas and sharp character portrayals. He won an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for Judgment at Nuremberg (1961), which explored the moral responsibilities of judges during the Nazi regime. Mann later created the iconic television detective Kojak (1973), blending gritty realism with social commentary. Throughout his career, he was recognized for tackling controversial themes such as justice, prejudice, and human rights, leaving a lasting mark on both film and television.
Known for
Studio OneSeries • 1948
KojakSeries • 1973
Playhouse 90Series • 1956
7 Little JohnstonsSeries • 2015
KojakSeries • 2005
Judgment at NurembergMovie • 1961
The DetectiveMovie • 1968
Ship of FoolsMovie • 1965
Report to the CommissionerMovie • 1975
A Child Is WaitingMovie • 1963
Indictment: The McMartin TrialMovie • 1995