History Creator / MikeNichols

He began his career as a comedian, teaming with Creator/ElaineMay (another future director) to form the acclaimed ComedyDuo Nichols & May. Afterwards, he notably worked as a director for 49 years. He began in 1960, directing stage productions of ''Theatre/TheImportanceOfBeingEarnest'' and ''Theatre/StJoan'' in UsefulNotes/{{Vancouver}}. In 1963, he made his Broadway debut with Creator/NeilSimon's ''Theatre/BarefootInThePark'', then moved into films. He was also notable as one of eleven people to have won an Oscar, an Emmy, a Tony, and a Grammy--in other words, all four of the major American entertainment awards. It took him 51 years to collect all four, the longest of the group.

Mike Nichols (born Michael Igor Peschkowsky in UsefulNotes/{{Berlin}}; November 6, 1931 -- November 19, 2014) was an American film, television, and stage director.

Music/CarlySimon often did the songs for his films, most notably the AcademyAward-winning song "Let the River Run" for ''Working Girl'' and "Coming Around Again" for ''Heartburn''.

His wife, Music/CarlySimon, often did the songs for his films, most notably the AcademyAward-winning song "Let the River Run" for ''Working Girl'' and "Coming Around Again" for ''Heartburn''.

He began his career as a comedian, teaming with Creator/ElaineMay (another future director) to form the acclaimed ComedyDuo Nichols & May. Afterwards, he notably worked as a director for 49 years. He began in 1960, directing stage productions of ''Theatre/TheImportanceOfBeingEarnest'' and ''Theatre/StJoan'' in UsefulNotes/{{Vancouver}}. In 1963, he made his Broadway debut with Creator/NeilSimon's ''Theatre/BarefootInThePark'', then moved into films. He was also notable as one of eleven people to have won an Oscar, an Emmy, a Tony, and a Grammy--in other words, all four of the major American entertainment awards.

'''Mike Nichols''' (born Michael Igor Peschkowsky in UsefulNotes/{{Berlin}}; November 6, 1931 -- November 19, 2014) was an American film, television, and stage director.

* The original Broadway production of ''Creator/MontyPython's {{Spamalot}}'' in 2004.

* The film adaptation of ''TheGraduate'', for which he won his Best Director Oscar, from 1967.

His wife, Music/CarlySimon, often did the songs for his films, most notably the AcademyAward-winning song "Let the River Run" for ''Working Girl''.

He passed away at the age of 83 on 20th November 2014.

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* The ''AngelsInAmerica'' MiniSeries for {{Creator/HBO}} in 2003.

Mike Nichols (born Michael Igor Peschkowsky in UsefulNotes/{{Berlin}}; 1931-2014) was an American film, television, and stage director.

* The ''AngelsInAmerica'' MiniSeries for {{HBO}} in 2003.

He began his career as a comedian, teaming with Creator/ElaineMay (another future director) to form the acclaimed comedy team Nichols & May. Afterwards, he notably worked as a director for 49 years. He began in 1960, directing stage productions of ''Theatre/TheImportanceOfBeingEarnest'' and ''Theatre/StJoan'' in UsefulNotes/{{Vancouver}}. In 1963, he made his Broadway debut with Creator/NeilSimon's ''Theatre/BarefootInThePark'', then moved into films. He was also notable as one of eleven people to have won an Oscar, an Emmy, a Tony, and a Grammy--in other words, all four of the major American entertainment awards.

* ''CarnalKnowledge'' (1971)
* ''Film/DayOfTheDolphin''
* ''Film/TheFortune''
* ''Film/{{Silkwood}}''
* ''Film/BiloxiBlues''
* ''Film/WorkingGirl''
* ''Film/PostcardsFromTheEdge''
* ''Film/RegardingHenry''
* ''Film/{{Wolf}}''
* ''Film/TheBirdcage''
* ''Film/PrimaryColors''
* ''Film/WhatPlanetAreYouFrom''

* ''Film/{{Closer}}''

* ''Film/CharlieWilsonsWar''

He began his career as a comedian, teaming with ElaineMay (another future director) to form the acclaimed comedy team Nichols & May. Afterwards, he notably worked as a director for 49 years. He began in 1960, directing stage productions of ''Theatre/TheImportanceOfBeingEarnest'' and ''Theatre/StJoan'' in UsefulNotes/{{Vancouver}}. In 1963, he made his Broadway debut with Creator/NeilSimon's ''Theatre/BarefootInThePark'', then moved into films. He was also notable as one of eleven people to have won an Oscar, an Emmy, a Tony, and a Grammy--in other words, all four of the major American entertainment awards.

MikeNichols (born Michael Igor Peschkowsky in Berlin; 1931-2014) was an American film, television, and stage director. He notably worked as a director for forty-six years, his debut coming in 1963 with NeilSimon's ''Barefoot in the Park''. He was also notable as one of eleven people to have won an Oscar, an Emmy, a Tony, and a Grammy--in other words, all four of the major American entertainment awards.

* The film adaptation of ''WhosAfraidOfVirginiaWoolf'' from 1966. He also later directed a revival of the play in 1980.

* ''Film/CatchTwentyTwo'' in 1970
* ''CarnalKnowledge''

MikeNichols (born Michael Igor Peschkowsky in Berlin; 1931-2014) is an American film, television, and stage director. He has been working as a director for forty-six years, ever since making his debut in 1963 with NeilSimon's ''Barefoot in the Park''. He is also notable as one of eleven people to have won an Oscar, an Emmy, a Tony, and a Grammy--in other words, all four of the major American entertainment awards.

MikeNichols (born Michael Igor Peschkowsky in Berlin - 1931) is an American film, television, and stage director. He has been working as a director for forty-six years, ever since making his debut in 1963 with NeilSimon's ''Barefoot in the Park''. He is also notable as one of eleven people to have won an Oscar, an Emmy, a Tony, and a Grammy--in other words, all four of the major American entertainment awards.

* ''Film/TheFortune

* The film adaptation of ''WhosAfraidOfVirginiaWoolf?'' from 1966. He also later directed a revival of the play in 1980.

* ''{{Silkwood}}''
* ''BiloxiBlues''
* ''WorkingGirl''
* ''PostcardsFromTheEdge''
* ''RegardingHenry''

* ''CharlieWilsonsWar''

* ''PrimaryColors''

* The film adaptation of ''WhosAfraidOfVirginiaWoolf?'' from 1966.
** He also later directed a revival of the play in 1980.

* The film adaptation of ''Literature/CatchTwentyTwo'' from 1970.

MikeNichols (born Michael Igor Peschkowsky in Berlin - 1931) is an American film, television, and stage director. He has been working as a director for forty-six years, ever since making his debut in 1963 with NeilSimon's ''Barefoot in the Park''. He is also notable as one of ten people to have won an Oscar, an Emmy, a Tony, and a Grammy--in other words, all four of the major American entertainment awards.

* The film adaptation of ''{{Catch-22}}'' from 1970.