David Mamet

Born: 1947-11-30

​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.


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Beau Is Afraid

as Rabbi
Released: 2023-04-14

A man goes on a journey to visit his mother.

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Black Widow

as Herb
Released: 1987-02-06

Federal agent Alexandra Barnes believes that Catherine Petersen is a serial killer who marries...

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David Mamet on House of Games

as Himself
Released: 2007-08-21

A documentary filmed on location and behind the scenes during the making of David Mamet's 1987...

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Hustlers, Hoaxsters, Pranksters, Jokesters and Ricky Jay

as uncredited
Released: 1996-11-18

A documentary about the life and work of sleight-of-hand artist Ricky Jay, with appearances by...

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The Yiddish Cinema

as Narrator
Released: 1991-01-01

Narrated by prolific writer and director David Mamet, this film is a perfect introduction to...

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Deceptive Practice: The Mysteries and Mentors of Ricky Jay

as Himself
Released: 2012-10-04

The life and career of renowned magician and sleight of hand artist Ricky Jay.

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The Simpsons

as David Mamet (voice)
First aired: 1989-12-17

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 Self
First aired: 2003-02-21

Each week Bill Maher surrounds himself with a panel of guests which include politicians, actors,...

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