Mike Nichols: A Life

Autor*innen

• Mark Harris

Parameter

• 688 Seiten
• 25 Lesestunden

• Autobiografien und Memoiren
• Biografien
• Filmthema
• Kunst & Kultur
• Sachliteratur

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This biography chronicles the life of a remarkable figure in American entertainment, revealing both extraordinary successes and lesser-known struggles. The acclaimed author explores Mike Nichols' ascent as a prodigious talent, starting with his groundbreaking improv duo with Elaine May in his 20s. He quickly transitioned to directing, earning multiple Tony Awards for his Broadway productions. By his mid-30s, he directed two of the highest-grossing films of the 1960s, winning an Oscar for Best Director for The Graduate. Nichols enjoyed a lavish lifestyle, residing in a Central Park West penthouse and befriending notable figures like Jacqueline Kennedy and Stephen Sondheim. His journey is particularly striking considering his origins: born Igor Peschkowsky in Berlin in 1931, he and his brother fled to America in 1939, reuniting with their father while their mother arrived later. The family faced significant hardships, including the death of his father when Mike was just 11 and his mother's mental instability. Additionally, Nichols dealt with severe alopecia, which left him completely bald from a young age, and his parents struggled to afford a wig until he was nearly in high school. Mark Harris presents a nuanced portrayal of Nichols, balancing his achievements with the challenges he faced, ultimately crafting a compelling narrative of a complex and influential figure in theater and film.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2022
• Einband: Paperback