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Michael Mann Biography

Birth Name:Michael Kenneth Mann

Birth Place:Chicago, Illinois, United States

Profession Producer, Writer, Director, Camera department, Actor, Soundtrack, Script department

Fast Facts

In 2000, he was made a member of the Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Became interested in films after seeing "Dr․ Strangelove" for the first time
Frequently presents abrupt, tragic endings to his movies
Often creates male characters who have deadpan senses of humor
Was the personal choice of Will Smith to direct "Ali․"
Is one of the favorite directors of Robert De Niro

Awards

1979Edgar-Best Television Episode: nominated
1979Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Writing in a Limited Series or a Special: winner
1980DGA Award-Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Specials/Movies for TV/Actuality: winner
1981Palme d'Or-: nominated
1985Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Drama Series: nominated
1987Critics Award-: winner
1987Edgar-Best Motion Picture: nominated
1990Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Miniseries: winner
1992Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Miniseries: nominated
1993Yoga Award-Worst Foreign Director: winner
1999LAFCA Award-Best Director: nominated
1999Freedom of Expression Award-: winner
2000Oscar-Best Director: nominated
2000Oscar-Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published: nominated
2000Oscar-Best Picture: nominated
2000DGA Award-Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures: nominated
2000Golden Globe-Best Screenplay - Motion Picture: nominated
2000Golden Globe-Best Director - Motion Picture: nominated
2000Humanitas Prize-Feature Film Category: winner
2000Sierra Award-Best Screenplay, Adapted: nominated
2000OFTA Film Award-Best Picture: nominated
2000OFTA Film Award-Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium: nominated
2000OFTA Film Award-Best Director: nominated
2000OFCS Award-Best Director: nominated
2000OFCS Award-Best Adapted Screenplay: nominated
2000PGA Award-Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Pictures: nominated
2000SFFCC Award-Best Director: winner
2000Golden Satellite Award-Best Director: winner
2000Paul Selvin Honorary Award-: winner
2000WGA Award (Screen)-Best Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published: nominated
2001Bodil-Best American Film (Bedste amerikanske film): nominated
2001Robert-Best American Film (Årets amerikanske film): nominated
2001Empire Award-Best Director: nominated
2002Black Reel-Best Film: nominated
2004ACCA-Best Motion Picture: nominated
2004Golden Schmoes-Best Director of the Year: nominated
2004Hollywood Film Award-Director of the Year: winner
2004NBR Award-Best Director: winner
2004Future Film Festival Digital Award-: winner
2005Movies for Grownups Award-Best Director: nominated
2005Oscar-Best Motion Picture of the Year: nominated
2005Saturn Award-Best Director: nominated
2005David Lean Award for Direction-: nominated
2005BAFTA Film Award-Best Film: winner
2005Empire Award-Best Director: nominated
2005IOMA-Best Director (Miglior regia): nominated
2005OFTA Film Award-Best Director: nominated
2005OFTA Film Award-Best Picture: nominated
2005PGA Award-Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Pictures: winner
2006DVDX Award-Best Audio Commentary (New for DVD): winner
2007IOMA-Best Director (Miglior regia): nominated
2013IDA Award-Best Limited Series: nominated
2015Huading Award-Best Global Director for a Motion Picture: winner
2023Golden Frog-Main Competition: nominated
2023Tribute Award-Icon and Creator Tribute for Innovation: winner
2023Golden Lion-Best Film: nominated
2024Movies for Grownups Award-Best Director: nominated