About
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 disbanded their act in 1961, Nichols began directing plays. He soon earned a reputation as a skilled Broadway director with a flair for creating innovative productions and the ability to elicit...
Known for
Fantastic Mr. FoxMovie • 2009
FamilySeries • 1976
Working GirlMovie • 1988
The GraduateMovie • 1967
Angels in AmericaSeries • 2003
DuPont Show of the MonthSeries • 1957
The BirdcageMovie • 1996
Regarding HenryMovie • 1991
CloserMovie • 2004
Charlie Wilson's WarMovie • 2007
HeartburnMovie • 1986
Friends with KidsMovie • 2012
Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?Movie • 1966
Catch-22Movie • 1970
The Remains of the DayMovie • 1993
WolfMovie • 1994
Carnal KnowledgeMovie • 1971
Postcards from the EdgeMovie • 1990
Biloxi BluesMovie • 1988
Primary ColorsMovie • 1998
WitMovie • 2001
SilkwoodMovie • 1983
What Planet Are You From?Movie • 2000
Ghost Hunters InternationalSeries • 2008