David Mamet

Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 13 wins & 34 nominations. See more awards »

Known For

House of Games Writer

(1987)

State and Main Writer

(2000)

Wag the Dog Writer

(1997)

Glengarry Glen Ross Writer

(1992)

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Writer (46 credits)

2014 About Last Night (based upon "Sexual Perversity in Chicago" by)

2013/I The Coin (Short) (short story by)

2013 Phil Spector (TV Movie) (written by)

2010 Two Painters (Short)

2010 Inside the Actor's Workshop (Video short) (written by)

2010 Our Valley (Short)

2010 The Marquee (Short)

2010 The Dog (Short)

2010 Lost Masterpieces of Pornography (Video short) (written by)

The Unit (TV Series) (creator - 68 episodes, 2006 - 2009) (written by - 10 episodes, 2006 - 2009) (writer - 1 episode, 2006)

- Unknown Soldier (2009) ... (creator)

- Endgame (2009) ... (creator)

- Whiplash (2009) ... (creator)

- Best Laid Plans (2009) ... (creator)

- Flesh & Blood (2009) ... (creator)

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2008 Redbelt (written by)

2005 Edmond (play) / (screenplay)

2004 Spartan (written by)

2002 The 74th Annual Academy Awards (TV Special) (special material 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)

1997 Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist (TV Series) (additional material - 1 episode)

- New Phone System (1997) ... (additional material)

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)

1993 Hoffa: Discussion After First Script Read-Through (Video documentary short) (screenplay)

1992 Hoffa (written by)

1992 Glengarry Glen Ross (based on the play by) / (screenplay by)

1992 The Water Engine (TV Movie) (play) / (written by)

1991 Homicide (written by)

1991 Performance (TV Series) (1 episode)

- Uncle Vanya (1991)

1989 We're No Angels (written by)

1989 The Play on One (TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)

- 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) (written by - 1 episode)

- 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 Theatre (TV Movie) (play)

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Producer (8 credits)

2014 Two-Bit Waltz (executive producer - uncredited)

2013 Phil Spector (TV Movie) (executive producer)

2012 Disintegration Man (Video short) (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)

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Director (20 credits)

2013 Phil Spector (TV Movie)

2010 Two Painters (Short)

2010 Inside the Actor's Workshop (Video short)

2010 Our Valley (Short)

2010 The Marquee (Short)

2010 Lost Masterpieces of Pornography (Video short)

2006-2008 The Unit (TV Series) (4 episodes)

- Sacrifice (2008)

- Old Home Week (2006)

- The Wall (2006)

- Security (2006)

2008 Redbelt

2004 The Shield (TV Series) (1 episode)

- Strays (2004)

2004 Spartan

2001 Heist

2000 Catastrophe (Short)

2000 State and Main

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

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Soundtrack (4 credits)

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) (lyrics - 1 episode)

- 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")

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Actor (3 credits)

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

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Miscellaneous Crew (1 credit)

1998 Macy About Mamet (Video documentary short) (subject)

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Thanks (10 credits)

The Charles Broden Story (special thanks) (announced)

The Last Sermon (Documentary) (the producers wish to thank) (completed)

2015 Knight of Cups (special thanks)

2010 Detective Cook and Ashby (Short) (special thanks)

2009 Invent Nothing, Deny Nothing: Five Guys from Mamet's HOMICIDE (Video documentary short) (special thanks)

2008 Redbelt: Behind the Scenes (Video documentary short) (special thanks)

2008 Redbelt: Q&A with David Mamet (Video documentary short) (special thanks)

2008 Choke (thanks)

2004 Blues by the Beach (Documentary) (special thanks)

1998 Frogs for Snakes (special thanks)

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Self (34 credits)

2018 The Ben Shapiro Show: Sunday Special (TV Series)
Himself - Guest

- David Mamet (2018) ... Himself - Guest

2013-2014 Midway USA's Gun Stories (TV Series)
Himself

- The Guns of Little Big Horn Pt. 1 (2014) ... Himself

- The Colt Python (2014) ... Himself

- The Bullpup (2014) ... Himself

- Roosevelt's Africa Guns (2014) ... Himself

- Walther PPK (2014) ... Himself

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2014 The Postman Always Rings Twice: Selected Scenes Commentary (Video documentary)
Himself

2013 The 65th Primetime Emmy Awards (TV Special)
Himself - Nominee

2012 Deceptive Practice: The Mysteries and Mentors of Ricky Jay (Documentary)
Himself - Writer & Director

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 Redbelt: Behind the Scenes (Video documentary short)
Himself

2008 Redbelt: Inside Mixed Martial Arts (Video documentary short)
Himself

2008 Redbelt: Q&A with David Mamet (Video documentary short)
Himself

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 Movie documentary)
Himself - Writer

2007 David Mamet on 'House of Games' (Video documentary short)
Himself

2007 TCM Guest Programmer (TV Series)
Himself - Special Guest

- David Mamet (2007) ... Himself - Special Guest

2007 Real Time with Bill Maher (TV Series)
Himself

- Episode #5.2 (2007) ... Himself

2004-2006 Biography (TV Series documentary)
Himself

- Steve Martin (2006) ... Himself

- Val Kilmer (2004) ... Himself

2004 A Tribute to Joe Mantegna (TV Short documentary)
Himself

2003 Check the Gate: Putting Beckett on Film (Video documentary)
Himself - Director ("Catastrophe")

2001 State and Main: Behind the Scenes (Video documentary short)
Himself

2001 State and Main: Cast and Crew Interviews (Video documentary short)
Himself

1999 The Directors (TV Series documentary)
Himself

- The Films of David Mamet (1999) ... Himself

1998 Face to Face (TV Series)
Himself

- David Mamet (1998) ... Himself

1997 The Edge: Soundbites (Video documentary short)
Himself

1996 Hustlers, Hoaxsters, Pranksters, Jokesters and Ricky Jay (TV Movie documentary)
Himself

1995 Chicago on Stage (TV Movie)
Himself

1994 Behind 'Oleanna' (Video documentary short)
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

1990 The Talk Show with Clive James (TV Series)
Himself

- Episode dated 18 February 1990 (1990) ... Himself

1987 The Chicago Way: The Real Untouchables (TV Movie documentary)
Himself

1984 Late Night with David Letterman (TV Series)
Himself

- Episode dated 19 April 1984 (1984) ... Himself

1977-1984 The Irv Kupcinet Show (TV Series)
Himself / Himself - Guest

- Hollywood (1984) ... Himself

- Episode dated 22 April 1977 (1977) ... Himself - Guest

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Archive footage (1 credit)

2013 Gore Vidal: The United States of Amnesia (Documentary)
Himself

Personal Details

Other Works:

Stage: His play, "American Buffalo," was performed at the St. Nicholas Theater Company in Chicago, Illinois, with J.J. Johnston and William H. Macy. See more »

Publicity Listings:

Alternate Names:

Richard Weisz

Height:

5' 6" (1.68 m)

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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

Before the US [2006] mid-term elections, my rabbi was taking a lot of flak. The congregation is exclusive-liberal, yet he is a self-described independent (read "conservative") and he was driving the flock wild. Why? Because a) he never discussed politics; and b) he taught that the quality of political discourse must be addressed first; that Jewish law teaches that it is incumbent upon one to hear... See more »

Trivia:

Well known for the rhythmic nature of his dialogue, he actually uses a metronome during rehearsals to perfect the actors' delivery of it. See more »

Trademark:

Often casts his wife, Rebecca Pidgeon, in prominent roles in movies he directs. While he was married to Lindsay Crouse, the same was true for her. See more »