David Mamet
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. David Alan Mamet (born November 30, 1947) is an American playwright, essayist, screenwriter and film director. Best known as a playwright, Mamet has won a Pulitzer Prize, and Tony nominations for Glengarry Glen Ross (1984) and Speed-the-Plow (1988). As a screenwriter, he received Oscar nominations for The Verdict (1982) and Wag the Dog (1997). Mamet's books include The Old Religion (1997), a novel about the lynching of Leo Frank; Five Cities of Refuge: Weekly Reflections on Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy (2004), a Torah commentary, with Rabbi Lawrence Kushner; The Wicked Son (2006), a study of Jewish self-hatred and antisemitism; and Bambi vs. Godzilla, a commentary on the movie business. Description above from the Wikipedia article David Mamet, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Beau Is Afraid
as RabbiFollowing the sudden death of his mother, a mild-mannered but anxiety-ridden man confronts his...
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Black Widow
as HerbFederal agent Alexandra Barnes believes that Catherine Petersen is a serial killer who marries...
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Hustlers, Hoaxsters, Pranksters, Jokesters and Ricky Jay
as uncreditedA documentary about the life and work of sleight-of-hand artist Ricky Jay, with appearances by...
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Deceptive Practice: The Mysteries and Mentors of Ricky Jay
as HimselfThe life and career of renowned magician and sleight of hand artist Ricky Jay.
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The Water Engine
as Brown Haired ManIn the 1930s, Charles Lang invents an engine that runs using water for fuel. But when he tries...
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The Yiddish Cinema
as NarratorNarrated by prolific writer and director David Mamet, this film is a perfect introduction to...
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David Mamet on House of Games
as HimselfA documentary filmed on location and behind the scenes during the making of David Mamet's 1987...
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The Simpsons
as David Mamet (voice)Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday...
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Real Time with Bill Maher
as SelfEach week Bill Maher surrounds himself with a panel of guests which include politicians, actors,...
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