Mike Nichols
Directing Born Nov 6, 1931 Died Nov 19, 2014 Berlin, Germany 83 credits
Biography
Mike Nichols works in directing. Born November 6, 1931 in Berlin, Germany. Died November 19, 2014. Archytele tracks 83 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Frequent co-stars
Alexandra Vandernoot
9 shared titles
Clotilde Hesme
4 shared titles
Vittoria Puccini
4 shared titles
Edoardo Leo
3 shared titles
Marco Giallini
3 shared titles
Rufus
2 shared titles
Denis Brogniart
2 shared titles
Claudia Pandolfi
2 shared titles
Sandra Ceccarelli
2 shared titles
Daniel Martin
2 shared titles
Career timeline
Battlefish · Creator
Arthur Miller: Writer
Mike Nichols: An American MasterBecoming Mike Nichols
Everything Is Copy
Crescendo! The Power of Music · Executive Producer
Friends with Kids · Executive ProducerInventing David Geffen
Hair Battle Spectacular · Producer
Fantastic Mr. Fox · Thanks
Ghost Hunters International · ProducerMy Dad Is Better Than Your Dad · Producer
Charlie Wilson's War · Director
Show Me the Money · ProducerWrestling with Angels: Playwright Tony KushnerThe Madness of Boy George
Closer · DirectorCloser · Producer
Angels in America · DirectorAngels in America · Executive ProducerCan't Buy Me Lunch: Another Look at The Rutles
Wit · DirectorWit · Executive ProducerWit · TeleplayWit · WriterLove & Loyalty: The Making of 'The Remains of the Day'
What Planet Are You From? · DirectorWhat Planet Are You From? · Producer
Primary Colors · DirectorPrimary Colors · Producer
The Designated MournerThe Designated Mourner · Producer
The Birdcage · DirectorThe Birdcage · ProducerNichols and May: Take TwoRichard Avedon: Darkness and Light
Wolf · DirectorInside the Actors Studio
The Remains of the Day · Producer
Regarding Henry · DirectorRegarding Henry · Producer
Postcards from the Edge · DirectorPostcards from the Edge · Producer
Working Girl · DirectorBiloxi Blues · DirectorIn from the Cold? A Portrait of Richard Burton
American MastersHeartburn · DirectorHeartburn · ProducerLooney Tunes 50th AnniversaryThe Longshot · Executive Producer
Whoopi Goldberg: Direct from Broadway · Stage DirectorWhoopi Goldberg: Direct from Broadway · Production Supervisor
Silkwood · ProducerSilkwood · Director
The Gin Game · Stage Director
Gilda Live · Director
The Kennedy Center Honors
Family · Executive Producer
Full Filmography
83 titles- Battlefish (2018) Creator
- Arthur Miller: Writer (2017) as Self (archive footage)
- Mike Nichols: An American Master (2016) as Self
- Becoming Mike Nichols (2016) as Himself
- Everything Is Copy (2015) as Self
- Crescendo! The Power of Music (2014) Executive Producer
- Friends with Kids (2012) Executive Producer
- Inventing David Geffen (2012) as Self
- Hair Battle Spectacular (2010) Producer
- Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009) Thanks
- Ghost Hunters International (2008) Producer
- My Dad Is Better Than Your Dad (2008) Producer
- Charlie Wilson's War (2007) Director
- Show Me the Money (2006) Producer
- Wrestling with Angels: Playwright Tony Kushner (2006) as Self
- The Madness of Boy George (2006) as Self
- Closer (2004) Director
- Closer (2004) Producer
- Angels in America (2003) Director
- Angels in America (2003) Executive Producer
- Can't Buy Me Lunch: Another Look at The Rutles (2003) as Self - Interviewee
- Wit (2001) Director
- Wit (2001) Executive Producer
- Wit (2001) Teleplay
- Wit (2001) Writer
- Love & Loyalty: The Making of 'The Remains of the Day' (2001) as Self
- What Planet Are You From? (2000) Director
- What Planet Are You From? (2000) Producer
- Primary Colors (1998) Director
- Primary Colors (1998) Producer
- The Designated Mourner (1997) as Jack
- The Designated Mourner (1997) Producer
- The Birdcage (1996) Director
- The Birdcage (1996) Producer
- Nichols and May: Take Two (1996) as Self (archive footage)
- Richard Avedon: Darkness and Light (1996) as Self
- Wolf (1994) Director
- Inside the Actors Studio (1994) as Self
- The Remains of the Day (1993) Producer
- Regarding Henry (1991) Director
- Regarding Henry (1991) Producer
- Postcards from the Edge (1990) Director
- Postcards from the Edge (1990) Producer
- Working Girl (1988) Director
- Biloxi Blues (1988) Director
- In from the Cold? A Portrait of Richard Burton (1988) as Self
- American Masters (1986) as Self
- Heartburn (1986) Director
- Heartburn (1986) Producer
- Looney Tunes 50th Anniversary (1986) as Self
- The Longshot (1986) Executive Producer
- Whoopi Goldberg: Direct from Broadway (1985) Stage Director
- Whoopi Goldberg: Direct from Broadway (1985) Production Supervisor
- Silkwood (1983) Producer
- Silkwood (1983) Director
- The Gin Game (1981) Stage Director
- Gilda Live (1980) Director
- The Kennedy Center Honors (1978) as Self
- Family (1976) Executive Producer
- The Fortune (1975) Director
- The Fortune (1975) Producer
- The Day of the Dolphin (1973) Director
- Carnal Knowledge (1971) Director
- Carnal Knowledge (1971) Producer
- Catch-22 (1970) Director
- King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis (1970) as Self (archive footage)
- All the Difference (1970) as (voice)
- The Graduate (1967) Director
- Bach to Bach (1967) as A Man (voice)
- Bach to Bach (1967) Writer
- Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (1966) Director
- Julie and Carol at Carnegie Hall (1962) Writer
- The Fabulous Fifties (1960) as Self
- The Big Party (1959) as Self
- Tonight Starring Jack Paar (1957) as Self
- DuPont Show of the Month (1957) as Rod Carter
- Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Nominee
- The Steve Allen Show (1956) as Self - Comedian
- The Dinah Shore Chevy Show (1956) as Self
- The Oscars (1953) as Self
- Omnibus (1952)
- What's My Line? (1950) as Self - Mystery Guest
- Wit Creator
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Mike Nichols best known for?
Mike Nichols is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Friends with Kids (2012), Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009), Charlie Wilson's War (2007), Closer (2004).
When and where was Mike Nichols born?
Mike Nichols was born on November 6, 1931 in Berlin, Germany. They passed away on November 19, 2014.
How many credits does Mike Nichols have?
Mike Nichols has accumulated over 83 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1950 to 2018.
What is Mike Nichols's background in cinema and television?
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. ...
Mike Nichols by the numbers
83credits
62films
21TV series
1950–2018active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Tonight Starring Jack Paar (1957) as Self — aged about 25
- The Kennedy Center Honors (1978) as Self — aged about 46
- DuPont Show of the Month (1957) as Rod Carter — aged about 25
- King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis (1970) as Self (archive footage) — aged about 38
- American Masters (1986) as Self — aged about 54
- The Oscars (1953) as Self — aged about 21
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