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Michael Mann

Birth Name:
Michael Kenneth Mann
Birth Place:
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Profession
Producer, Writer, Director, Camera department, Actor, Soundtrack, Script department
Michael Mann

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
  • Is one of the favorite directors of Robert De Niro
  • Was the personal choice of Will Smith to direct "Ali․"

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'OrNominated
  • 1985Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Drama Series:Nominated
  • 1987Critics AwardWinner
  • 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 AwardWinner
  • 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 AwardWinner
  • 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 AwardWinner
  • 2005Movies for Grownups Award - Best Director:Nominated
  • 2005Oscar - Best Motion Picture of the Year:Nominated
  • 2005Saturn Award - Best Director:Nominated
  • 2005David Lean Award for DirectionNominated
  • 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
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