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Mike Nichols

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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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STAGE CREDITS

An Evening with Mike Nichols and Elaine May
[Broadway]
Concert [Broadway], 1960

Productions

BetrayalBetrayal
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Director
Death of a SalesmanDeath of a Salesman
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Director
Monty Python's SpamalotMonty Python's Spamalot
 
[US Tour, 2010]
Director
The Country GirlThe Country Girl
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Director
Monty Python's SpamalotMonty Python's Spamalot
 
[West End, 2006]
Director
On the Line
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Producer
Monty Python's SpamalotMonty Python's Spamalot
 
[US Tour, 2006]
Director
Monty Python's SpamalotMonty Python's Spamalot
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Director
Whoopi
 
[Broadway, 2004]
Producer
The Play What I WroteThe Play What I Wrote
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Producer
Short Talks on the Universe
 
[Broadway, 2002]
Producer
The Seagull
 
[Off-Broadway, 2001]
Director
James Naughton: Street of Dreams
 
[Off-Broadway, 1999]
Producer
Director
Word of Mouth
 
[Off-Broadway, 1995]
Producer
Death and the Maiden
 
[Broadway, 1992]
Director
Waiting for Godot
 
[Off-Broadway, 1988]
Director
Standup Shakespeare
 
[Off-Broadway, 1987]
Director
Standup Shakespeare
 
[Off-Broadway, 1987]
Director
Social Security
 
[Broadway, 1986]
Director
Whoopi Goldberg
 
[Broadway, 1984]
Producer
Production Supervisor
Hurlyburly
 
[Broadway, 1984]
Director
Hurlyburly
 
[Off-Broadway, 1984]
Director
The Real Thing
 
[Broadway, 1984]
Director
Grown Ups
 
[Broadway, 1981]
Producer
Fools
 
[Broadway, 1981]
Director
Lunch Hour
 
[Broadway, 1980]
Director
Billy Bishop Goes to War
 
[Off-Broadway, 1980]
Producer
Billy Bishop Goes to War
 
[Broadway, 1980]
Producer
Drinks Before Dinner
 
[Off-Broadway, 1978]
Director
Alice
 
[Broadway, 1978]
Producer
Annie
 
[West End, 1978]
Producer
The Gin Game
 
[Broadway, 1977]
Producer
Director
Annie
 
[Broadway, 1977]
Producer
Comedians
 
[Broadway, 1976]
Director
Streamers
 
[Broadway, 1976]
Director
Streamers
 
[Off-Broadway, 1976]
Director
Uncle Vanya
 
[Broadway, 1973]
Director
The Prisoner of Second Avenue
 
[Broadway, 1971]
Director
Plaza Suite
 
[Broadway, 1968]
Director
The Little Foxes
 
[Broadway, 1967]
Director
The Apple Tree
 
[Broadway, 1966]
Director
The Odd Couple
 
[Broadway, 1965]
Director
Luv
 
[Broadway, 1964]
Director
The Knack
 
[Off-Broadway, 1964]
Director
Barefoot in the Park
 
[Broadway, 1963]
Director

Writing

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

Awards and Nominations


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Mike Nichols, Death of a Salesman


winner
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


winner
Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Direction of a Play

Mike Nichols, Death of a Salesman


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2005 - Best Direction of a Musical

Mike Nichols, Monty Python's Spamalot


winner
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


winner
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


winner
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


winner
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


winner
Tony Awards - 1972 - Best Direction of a Play

Mike Nichols, The Prisoner of Second Avenue


winner
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


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1965 - Other Awards

Mike Nichols


winner
Tony Awards - 1965 - Best Direction of a Play

Mike Nichols , The Odd Couple


winner
Tony Awards - 1965 - Best Direction of a Play

Mike Nichols, Luv


winner
Tony Awards - 1964 - Best Direction of a Play

Mike Nichols, Barefoot in the Park

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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?

Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Death of a Salesman , Special Citation Award (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards), Outstanding Director of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Death of a Salesman , Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for Death of a Salesman, Best Direction of a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Monty Python's Spamalot, Founders Award for Excellence in Directing (Drama League Awards), Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Monty Python's Spamalot , Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Monty Python's Spamalot, Best Special Theatrical Event (Tony Awards) for Whoopi the 20th Anniversary Show, Best Special Theatrical Event (Tony Awards) for The Play What I Wrote, Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Real Thing, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Real Thing, Outstanding Director - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Gin Game, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Gin Game, Best Play (Tony Awards) for The Gin Game , Outstanding Director - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Comedians, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for Streamers, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for Comedians, Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Annie, Outstanding Director - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Streamers, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for Uncle Vanya, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Prisoner of Second Avenue, Other Awards (Outer Critics Circle Awards), Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for Plaza Suite, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Apple Tree, Other Awards (Outer Critics Circle Awards), Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Odd Couple, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for Luv and Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for Barefoot in the Park.

What awards has Mike Nichols won?

Mike Nichols has won numerous prestigious awards throughout his career. His honors include Outstanding Director of a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for Death of a Salesman and the Special Citation Award from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards. He received the Best Direction of a Play Tony Award for Death of a Salesman and The Real Thing, as well as for The Prisoner of Second Avenue, Plaza Suite, The Odd Couple, Luv, and Barefoot in the Park. Nichols also earned Best Direction of a Musical from the BroadwayWorld Awards and Outer Critics Circle Awards for Monty Python's Spamalot, along with the Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical for the same production. Additionally, he won the Founders Award for Excellence in Directing from the Drama League Awards and Outstanding Director - Play at the Drama Desk Awards for Comedians. Beyond directing accolades, he contributed to winning the Tony Award for Best Musical with Annie. Nichols received other honors from the Outer Critics Circle Awards, further recognizing his outstanding contributions to theater directing.

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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