Personal Info
Known For:
Directing
Birthday:
February 5, 1943
Place of Birth:
Chicago, Illinois, USA
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Michael Mann
Biography
Michael Kenneth Mann (born February 5, 1943) is an American director, screenwriter, and producer of film and television who is best known for his distinctive style of neo-noir crime thriller. His most acclaimed works include the films Thief (1981), Manhunter (1986), The Last of the Mohicans (1992), Heat (1995), The Insider (1999), and Collateral (2004). He is also known for his role as executive producer on the popular TV series Miami Vice (1984–89), which he later adapted into a 2006 feature film.
For his work, he has received nominations from international organizations and juries, including the British Academy of Film and Television Arts, Cannes, and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Total Film ranked Mann No. 28 on its list of the 100 Greatest Directors Ever, Sight and Sound ranked him No. 5 on their list of the 10 Best Directors of the Last 25 Years, and Entertainment Weekly ranked Mann No. 8 on their 25 Greatest Active Film Directors list
Known For
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Good Men | Self |
| 2022 | Bonnie | Self |
| 2021 | Val | Self (archive footage) |
| 2017 | We Blew It | Self |
| 2016 | The 4%: Film's Gender Problem | Self |
| 2015 | The Intern | Tai Chi Class |
| 2013 | Milius | Self |
| 2013 | The Fire Rises: The Creation and Impact of The Dark Knight Trilogy | Self |
| 2010 | Making The Last of the Mohicans | Self |
| 2009 | Michael Mann: Making 'Public Enemies' | Self |
| 2008 | Hancock | Executive |
| 2005 | Pacino and De Niro: The Conversation | Self |
| 2005 | The Making of 'Heat' | Self |
| 2005 | Heat: Return to the Scene of the Crime | Self |
| 2004 | Männer im Trenchcoat, Frauen im Pelz | Self |
| 2004 | Chicago Filmmakers on the Chicago River | Self |
| 2004 | City of Night: The Making of 'Collateral' | Self |
| 2001 | Inside 'Manhunter' | Himself |
| 1997 | Howard Hawks: American Artist | Self |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Off Script with The Hollywood Reporter | Self |
| 2022 | Mostra, Venise | Self - "Tapis Rouge" Guest |
| 2022 | One Perfect Shot | Self |
| 2021 | Variety Studio: Directors on Directors | Self |
| 2014 | The Director's Chair | Self |
| 2004 | Leçon de Cinéma | Self |
| 1973 | Kojak | Dave |
| 1971 | All in the Family | Dr. Dolby |
| 1971 | All in the Family | Rev. Harris |
| 1951 | Hallmark Hall of Fame | Tom |
| 1951 | Tales of Tomorrow |