Mike Nichols
Directing
30
Acting Credits
21
Directed
Biography
Mike Nichols (born Mikhail Igor Peschkowsky; November 6, 1931 β 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 par...
Known For
Filmography
Arthur Miller: Writer
2017
as Self (archive footage)
Becoming Mike Nichols
2016
as Himself
Mike Nichols: An American Master
2016
as Self
Everything Is Copy
2015
as Self
Inventing David Geffen
2012
as Self
Wrestling with Angels: Playwright Tony Kushner
2006
as Self
The Madness of Boy George
2006
as Self
Can't Buy Me Lunch: Another Look at The Rutles
2003
as Self - Interviewee
Love & Loyalty: The Making of 'The Remains of the Day'
2001
as Self
The Designated Mourner
1997
as Jack
Richard Avedon: Darkness and Light
1996
as Self
Nichols and May: Take Two
1996
as Self (archive footage)
Inside the Actors Studio
1994
as Self
In from the Cold? A Portrait of Richard Burton
1988
as Self
Looney Tunes 50th Anniversary
1986
as Self
American Masters
1986
as Self
The Kennedy Center Honors
1978
as Self
King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis
1970
as Self (archive footage)
All the Difference
1970
as (voice)
Bach to Bach
1967
as A Man (voice)
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
The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
1956
as Self
The Steve Allen Show
1956
as Self - Comedian
Tony Awards
1956
as Self - Nominee
The Oscars
1953
as Self
Omnibus
1952
What's My Line?
1950
as Self - Mystery Guest