Michael Mann

Michael Mann directs DreamWorks' Collateral - 2004

Biography

Born 02/05/1943

Entering the entertainment industry as a television writer on cop shows in the 1970s, Michael Mann went on to become one of Hollywood's leading directors, enjoying great critical success on the small and large screens alike. As the executive producer of "Miami Vice" (NBC, 1984-89), Mann was...
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Awards

  • In 2005, received Producers Guild of America Award for The Darryl F. Zanuck Producer of the Year Award in Theatrical Motion Pictures
  • In 2005, received BAFTA Award for Best Film
  • In 2004, received National Board of Review Award for Best Director

Highlights

  • In 2009, Produced, directed and co-wrote an adaptation of Bryan Burrough's non-fiction book "Public Enemies"; starring Johnny Depp as John Dillinger and Christian Bale as FBI agent Melvin Purvis
  • In 2008, Re-teamed with Peter Berg (who directed) as the producer of "Hancock"
  • In 2007, Co-penned "The Kingdom" with director Peter Berg

Family & Companions

  • Jack Mann: father (Ukrainian immigrant and WWII veteran)

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