Mike Nichols

Birth Place: Berlin, GERMANY

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Mike Nichols has been a director of stage and screen for more than 40 years. His Broadway directing credits include Death of Salesman, Barefoot in the Park, Luv, The Odd Couple, Plaza Suite, The Prisoner of Second Avenue, The Real Thing and Spamalot, for all of which he was awarded the Tony for Best Direction. Film credits include Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf; The Graduate (Academy Award for Best Direction); Catch 22; Carnal Knowledge; Silkwood; Working Girl; Postcards From The Edge; Regarding Henry; The Birdcage; Primary Colors; Closer and Charlie Wilson’s War and for HBO “Wit” and “Angels in America.”

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Mike Nichols STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Concert [Broadway], 1960
Performer

Mike Nichols Productions

 
[Broadway, 2013]
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[Broadway, 2012]
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[US Tour, 2010]
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[Broadway, 2008]
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[West End, 2006]
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[Off-Broadway, 2001]
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[Broadway, 1992]
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[Off-Broadway, 1988]
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Mike Nichols Movies

Carnal Knowledge
[ 1971 ] producer
The Fortune
[ 1975 ] producer
Silkwood
[ 1983 ] producer
Heartburn
[ 1986 ] director
Postcards from the Edge
[ 1990 ] producer
Regarding Henry
[ 1991 ] producer
The Remains of the Day
[ 1993 ] producer
The Birdcage
[ 1996 ] producer
The Designated Mourner
[ 1997 ] Jack
Primary Colors
[ 1998 ] producer
Closer
[ 2004 ] producer

Mike Nichols Awards and Nominations


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Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Mike Nichols, Death of a Salesman


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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 2012 - Special Citation Award

Mike Nichols

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Mike Nichols, Death of a Salesman


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Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Direction of a Play

Mike Nichols, Death of a Salesman


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BroadwayWorld Awards - 2005 - Best Direction of a Musical

Mike Nichols, Monty Python's Spamalot


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Drama League Awards - 2005 - Founders Award for Excellence in Directing

Mike Nichols


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2005 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Mike Nichols , Monty Python's Spamalot


winner
Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Direction of a Musical

Mike Nichols, Monty Python's Spamalot

Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Special Theatrical Event

Mike Nichols, Whoopi the 2th Anniversary Show

Tony Awards - 2003 - Best Special Theatrical Event

Mike Nichols, The Play What I Wrote

Drama Desk Awards - 1984 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Mike Nichols, The Real Thing


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Tony Awards - 1984 - Best Direction of a Play

Mike Nichols, The Real Thing

Drama Desk Awards - 1978 - Outstanding Director - Play

Mike Nichols, The Gin Game

Tony Awards - 1978 - Best Direction of a Play

Mike Nichols, The Gin Game

Tony Awards - 1978 - Best Play

Mike Nichols, The Gin Game


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Drama Desk Awards - 1977 - Outstanding Director - Play

Mike Nichols, Comedians

Tony Awards - 1977 - Best Direction of a Play

Mike Nichols , Streamers

Tony Awards - 1977 - Best Direction of a Play

Mike Nichols , Comedians


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Tony Awards - 1977 - Best Musical

Mike Nichols, Annie

Drama Desk Awards - 1976 - Outstanding Director - Play

Mike Nichols, Streamers

Tony Awards - 1974 - Best Direction of a Play

Mike Nichols, Uncle Vanya


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Tony Awards - 1972 - Best Direction of a Play

Mike Nichols, The Prisoner of Second Avenue


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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1968 - Other Awards

Mike Nichols


winner
Tony Awards - 1968 - Best Direction of a Play

Mike Nichols, Plaza Suite

Tony Awards - 1967 - Best Direction of a Musical

Mike Nichols, The Apple Tree


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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1965 - Other Awards

Mike Nichols


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Tony Awards - 1965 - Best Direction of a Play

Mike Nichols , The Odd Couple


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Tony Awards - 1965 - Best Direction of a Play

Mike Nichols, Luv


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Tony Awards - 1964 - Best Direction of a Play

Mike Nichols, Barefoot in the Park

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Mike Nichols News


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Anne Hearn and Brian Reddy to Star in THE MINUTES at the Springer Theatre

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Cast Set For THE ODD COUPLE in Melbourne and Sydney

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SPAMALOT To Close On Broadway This April

The Broadway revival Monty Python's SPAMALOT will conclude its noble quest when it plays its final performance on Sunday, April 7, 2024 at Broadway's St. James Theatre.

MIKE NICHOLS: A LIFE Biography Optioned by Producer Peter Spears; Plans for Feature Film

According to Deadline, the Mike Nichols biography 'Mike Nichols: A Life,' written by Mark Harris, has been optioned by producer Peter Spears, with plans for a feature film.

Photo: SPAMALOT Celebrates 100 Performances on Broadway

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Jonathan Bennett Shares Video Telling Husband He Booked Spamalot on Broadway

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Elton John Achieves EGOT Status With Emmy Win

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Ethan Slater Will Be Out of SPAMALOT Until January 21

Ethan Slater, who currently stars as Historian/Herbert in Spamalot on Broadway, has revealed that he will be out of the show for upcoming performances in January. Slater shared on Instagram that he will return on January 21.

Jonathan Bennett to Make Broadway Debut in SPAMALOT in January; Michael Urie to Depart

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Perelman Performing Arts Center to Present World Premiere of THE FOLLOWING EVENING in February

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Shane Jacobson and Todd McKenney Will Lead Neil Simon's THE ODD COUPLE in Melbourne and Sydney

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Mike Nichols FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Mike Nichols been in?

Mike Nichols has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Mike Nichols been in?

Mike Nichols has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Mike Nichols been nominated for?

Mike Nichols has been nominated for various awards throughout his career, including Outstanding Director of a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "Death of a Salesman," Special Citation Award at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards, and Best Direction of a Play at the Tony Awards for "Death of a Salesman." He was also nominated for Best Direction of a Musical at the BroadwayWorld Awards for "Monty Python's Spamalot" and received the Founders Award for Excellence in Directing at the Drama League Awards. Nichols received nominations for his work on "Whoopi the 20th Anniversary Show," "The Play What I Wrote," "The Real Thing," "The Gin Game," "Comedians," "Streamers," "Annie," "Uncle Vanya," "The Prisoner of Second Avenue," "Plaza Suite," "The Apple Tree," "The Odd Couple," "Luv," and "Barefoot in the Park."

What awards has Mike Nichols won?

Mike Nichols has won numerous awards throughout his career, including Outstanding Director of a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "Death of a Salesman," a Special Citation Award at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards, Best Direction of a Play at the Tony Awards for "Death of a Salesman," Best Direction of a Musical at the BroadwayWorld Awards for "Monty Python's Spamalot," the Founders Award for Excellence in Directing at the Drama League Awards, Outstanding Director of a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Monty Python's Spamalot," Best Direction of a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Monty Python's Spamalot," Best Direction of a Play at the Tony Awards for "The Real Thing," Outstanding Director - Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "Comedians," Best Musical at the Tony Awards for "Annie," Best Direction of a Play at the Tony Awards for "The Prisoner of Second Avenue," Best Direction of a Play at the Tony Awards for "Plaza Suite," Best Direction of a Play at the Tony Awards for "The Odd Couple," Best Direction of a Play at the Tony Awards for "Luv," and Best Direction of a Play at the Tony Awards for "Barefoot in the Park."

How many shows has Mike Nichols written?

Mike Nichols has written 1 shows including An Evening with Mike Nichols and Elaine May (Playwright).

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