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David Mamet

Writer | Producer | Director

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Although he intended it as a deconstruction of ruthless business practices and the nature of capitalism, many businesses have used the film 'Glengarry Glen Ross' as a training method and motivational tool for employees. See more trivia »

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David Alan Mamet
in Chicago, Illinois, USA
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Franklin Ojeda Smith - -- "...back in the day the 'barb wire' was more visible" and early on I chose baseball over acting; then academia and not baseball. Now,"...the kids are grown, the dog is dead and now that I may, I choose acting." Please take a look: 1)Boardwalk Empire - Deacon Cuffy 2)Murder Incorporated - Sam Christenson 3)Cayman Went - Aniston Turnkey 4)Letting Go -Therapist 5)Footsteps in the Sand - Jim. Thank You! Franklin

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Christopher Mann's Theatrical Demo Reel -- This reel contains Christopher performing in Film and Television. The clips included are from the following: "The Boundary", "The Wire", "Duplicity", "Law & Order(SVU)", "Michael Clayton", "Cost Of A Soul", "HEROES" and "Law & Order (CI)".

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Filmography

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2015 Come Back to Sorrento (screenplay) (pre-production)
 
2014 About Last Night (play Sexual Perversity in Chicago) (post-production)
 
2013 Phil Spector (TV movie) (written by)
 
2010 Two Painters (short)
 
2010 Our Valley (short)
 
2010 The Marquee (short)
 
2010 Inside the Actor's Workshop (video short) (written by)
 
2010 The Dog (short)
 
2010 Lost Masterpieces of Pornography (video short) (written by)
 
2006-2009 The Unit (TV series)
– Unknown Soldier (2009) (creator)
– Whiplash (2009) (creator)
– Best Laid Plans (2009) (creator)
– Flesh & Blood (2009) (creator)
– Hill 60 (2009) (creator)
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2008 Redbelt (written by)
 
2005 Edmond (play / screenplay)
 
2004 Spartan (written by)
 
2001 Heist (written by)
 
2001 Hannibal (screenplay)
 
2000 State and Main (written by)
 
2000 Lakeboat (play - uncredited / written by)
 
1999 The Winslow Boy (screenplay)
 
1999 Lansky (TV movie) (written by)
 
1998 Ronin (screenplay / as Richard Weisz)
 
1997 Wag the Dog (screenplay)
 
1997 The Spanish Prisoner (written by)
 
1997 The Edge (written by)
 
1996 American Buffalo (play / screenplay)
 
1994 Oleanna (play / screenplay)
 
1994 Texan (TV short) (written by)
 
1994 Vanya on 42nd Street (play adaptation)
 
1993 A Life in the Theater (TV movie) (play / teleplay)
 
1992 Hoffa (written by)
 
1992 Glengarry Glen Ross (play / screenplay)
 
1992 The Water Engine (TV movie) (play / written by)
 
1991 Homicide (written by)
 
1991 Performance (TV series)
– Uncle Vanya (1991)
 
1989 We're No Angels (written by)
 
1989 The Play on One (TV series)
– The Shawl (1989) (writer)
 
1988 Things Change (written by)
 
1987 House of Games (screenplay / story)
 
1987 The Untouchables (written by)
 
1987 Hill Street Blues (TV series)
– A Wasted Weekend (1987) (written by)
 
1986 About Last Night... (play "Sexual Perversity in Chicago")
 
1982 The Verdict (screenplay)
 
1981 The Postman Always Rings Twice (screenplay)
 
1979 A Life in the Theater (TV movie) (play)
 
Show ShowProducer (7 titles)
2015 Come Back to Sorrento (producer) (pre-production)
 
2013 Phil Spector (TV movie) (executive producer)
 
2006-2009 The Unit (TV series) (executive producer - 66 episodes)
– Whiplash (2009) (executive producer)
– Best Laid Plans (2009) (executive producer)
– Flesh & Blood (2009) (executive producer)
– Hill 60 (2009) (executive producer)
– Hero (2009) (executive producer)
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1999 Lansky (TV movie) (executive producer)
 
1993 A Life in the Theater (TV movie) (executive producer)
 
1992 Hoffa (associate producer)
 
1988 Lip Service (TV movie) (producer)
 
Show ShowDirector (20 titles)
2013 Phil Spector (TV movie)
 
2010 Two Painters (short)
 
2010 Our Valley (short)
 
2010 The Marquee (short)
 
2010 Inside the Actor's Workshop (video short)
 
2010 Lost Masterpieces of Pornography (video short)
 
2006-2008 The Unit (TV series)
– Sacrifice (2008)
– Old Home Week (2006)
– The Wall (2006)
– Security (2006)
 
2008 Redbelt
 
2004 The Shield (TV series)
– Strays (2004)
 
2004 Spartan
 
2001 Heist
 
2000 State and Main
 
2000 Catastrophe (short)
 
1999 The Winslow Boy
 
1997 The Spanish Prisoner
 
1996 Ricky Jay and His 52 Assistants (TV movie)
 
1994 Oleanna
 
1991 Homicide
 
1988 Things Change
 
1987 House of Games
 
Show ShowSoundtrack (4 titles)
2008 Redbelt (writer: "Voce Nao Me Ve")
 
2000 State and Main (lyrics: "The Song of the Old Mill")
 
1996 Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist (TV series)
– Koppleman and Katz (1996) (lyrics: "Way Back in '68")
 
1994 Oleanna (lyrics: "Long Ago And Far Away", "Hail To The Men Of Merit", "Brief College Days")
 
Show ShowActor (3 titles)
1997 Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist (TV series)
David
– New Phone System (1997) … David (voice)
 
1992 The Water Engine (TV movie)
Brown Haired Man
 
1987 Black Widow
Herb - poker player
 
Show ShowThanks (3 titles)
2008 Choke (thanks)
 
2004 Blues by the Beach (documentary) (special thanks)
 
1998 Frogs for Snakes (special thanks)
 
Show ShowSelf (16 titles)
2011 The Simpsons (TV series)
Himself
– Homer the Father (2011) … Himself (voice)
 
1994-2010 Charlie Rose (TV series)
Himself - Guest
– Episode dated 7 July 2010 (2010) … Himself - Guest
– Episode dated 12 February 2007 (2007) … Himself - Guest
– Episode dated 27 April 1999 (1999) … Himself - Guest
– Episode dated 11 November 1997 (1997) … Himself - Guest
– Episode dated 11 November 1994 (1994) … Himself - Guest
 
2010 The Colbert Report (TV series)
Himself - Guest
– David Mamet (2010) … Himself - Guest
 
2008 Shootout (TV series)
Himself
– Tribeca Film Festival (2008) … Himself
 
2008 Tavis Smiley (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 29 April 2008 (2008) … Himself
 
2007 Triumph and Tragedy: The Ray Mancini Story (TV documentary)
Himself - Writer
 
2007 Real Time with Bill Maher (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #5.2 (2007) … Himself
 
1994-2004 Biography (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Val Kilmer (2004) … Himself
– Steve Martin (1994) … Himself
 
2004 A Tribute to Joe Mantegna (TV documentary short)
Himself
 
2003 Check the Gate: Putting Beckett on Film (video documentary)
Himself - Director ("Catastrophe")
 
1999 The Directors (TV series documentary)
Himself
– The Films of David Mamet … Himself
 
1998 Face to Face (TV series)
Himself
– David Mamet (1998) … Himself
 
1995 Chicago on Stage (TV movie)
Himself
 
1991 The Yiddish Cinema (documentary)
Narrator
 
1990 American Masters (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Sanford Meisner: The American Theatre's Best Kept Secret (1990) … Himself
 
1984 The Irv Kupcinet Show (TV series)
Himself
– Hollywood (1984) … Himself
 

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The Spanish Prisoner -- A young inventor's (Campbell Scott) life is thrust upside down when he meets a mysterious stranger (Steve Martin) on a Caribbean vacation. Also stars Ben Gazzara. Uncle Vanya: Season 1: -- Clip: Modern ways Vanya on 42nd Street -- Trailer for Vanya on 42nd Street
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Personal Details

Other Works:

Book of essays: "Writing in Restaurants" See more »

Publicity Listings:

3 Print Biographies  | 5 Interviews  | 35 Articles  | 1 Magazine Cover Photo  | See more »

Alternate Names:

Richard Weisz

Height:

5' 6" (1.68 m)
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

In a world we find terrifying, we ratify that which doesn't threaten us. See more »

Trivia:

Although he intended it as a deconstruction of ruthless business practices and the nature of capitalism, many businesses have used the film 'Glengarry Glen Ross' as a training method and motivational tool for employees. See more »

Trademark:

The telephone is often a key device or weapon in his works See more »

Star Sign:

Sagittarius