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David Mamet

American playwright, filmmaker and author (born 1947)
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Summary

David Mamet was born on November 30, 1947[1], in Chicago[2]. He has worked as a screenwriter[3], film director[4], playwright[5], film producer[6], and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.47% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19,033 views/month, #4,695 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Spouse: Rebecca Pidgeon[9]
  • Child: Zosia Mamet[10], Clara Mamet[11]
  • Country of citizenship: United States[12]
  • Native language: English[13]
  • Occupation: actor[14], novelist[15], poet[16], theatrical director[17], television producer[18], director[19]
  • Employer: Columbia University[20]
  • Educated at: Goddard College[21], Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre[22], Francis W. Parker School[23]
  • Notable work: Sexual Perversity in Chicago[24], American Buffalo[25], Glengarry Glen Ross[26]
  • Award received: Pulitzer Prize for Drama[27], Carl Sandburg Literary Award[28], Hull-Warriner Award[29], PEN/Laura Pels International Foundation for Theater Award[30], star on Playwrights' Sidewalk[31]
  • Member of: American Academy of Arts and Letters[32], Writers Guild of America, East[33]
  • Religion or worldview: Reform Judaism[34]
  • Sex or gender: male[35]
  • Commons category: David Mamet[36]
  • Archives at: Harry Ransom Center[37]
  • Family name: Mamet[38]
  • Given name: David[39]
  • Student of: Sanford Meisner[40]
  • Political ideology: conservatism[41]
  • Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay[42]

Why It Matters

David Mamet has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 36 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

He has been cited as an influence by Brian Michael Bendis[45], a comics artist[46], b. 1967[47], of United States[48], awarded the Eisner Award for Best New Series[49].

Works attributed to him include Glengarry Glen Ross[50], a literary work[51]; American Buffalo[52], a literary work[53]; Speed-the-Plow[54], a literary work[55]; and Oleanna[56], a literary work[57].

FAQs

Where was David Mamet born?

David Mamet was born in Chicago[2].

Who was David Mamet married to?

David Mamet's spouses include Rebecca Pidgeon[9].

What did David Mamet do for work?

David Mamet worked as a screenwriter[3], film director[4], playwright[5], film producer[6], and writer[7].

Where did David Mamet go to school?

David Mamet was educated at Goddard College[21], Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre[22], and Francis W. Parker School[23].

What awards did David Mamet receive?

Honors received include Pulitzer Prize for Drama[27], Carl Sandburg Literary Award[28], Hull-Warriner Award[29], and PEN/Laura Pels International Foundation for Theater Award[30].

Who did David Mamet influence?

David Mamet has been cited as an influence by Brian Michael Bendis[45].

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  5. [51] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  2. [43] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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