Mike Nichols (1931–2014,) originally Mikhail Igor Peschkowsky, was an American film, television, and stage director known for his sharp wit, versatility, and ability to elevate performances. One of the few to achieve EGOT status (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony,) he left a lasting mark on entertainment.
Born in Berlin, Germany, he emigrated to the U.S. in 1939. He studied at the University of Chicago and joined the improv group The Compass Players, which evolved into The Second City. His comedy duo Nichols and May with Elaine May gained national acclaim, earning a Grammy for An Evening with Mike Nichols and Elaine May (1962.)
Nichols transitioned to directing with Broadway hits like Barefoot in the Park (1963) and The Odd Couple (1965.) His film début, Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (1966,) was followed by The Graduate (1967,) which won him an Academy Award for Best Director. Other notable films include Carnal Knowledge (1971,) Silkwood (1983,) Working Girl (1988,) The Birdcage (1996,) and Charlie Wilson’s War (2007.) His television work includes Angels in America (2003,) which won multiple Emmy Awards.
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Nerves provide me with energy. They work for me. It’s when I don’t have them, when I feel at ease, that I get worried.
—Mike Nichols
Topics: Worry, Fear, Safety, Anxiety, Security
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