Michael Mann (film director)

Michael Kenneth Mann (born February 5, 1943 in Chicago, Illinois) is a Jewish-American film director, screenwriter, and producer. He has been nominated for four Oscars for writing, directing and producing during the 72nd and 77th Oscars in 1999 and 2004 respectively. He attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and later went on to receive a graduate degree at the London International Film School.

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February 5 - 1943 - Chicago, Illinois - Jewish - American - Film director - Screenwriter - Producer - Oscar - 1999 - 2004 - University of Wisconsin-Madison - Graduate degree - London International Film School

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He spent 7 years in the United Kingdom, then moved back to the United States and began career as a writer on such shows as Vega$ and Starsky and Hutch. His first feature movie was a made-for-TV special called The Jericho Mile. His television work also includes having acted as director and producer on such shows as Miami Vice and Crime Story.

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United Kingdom - United States - Vega$ - Starsky and Hutch - Made-for-TV - The Jericho Mile - Miami Vice - Crime Story

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He is now known primarily as a feature film director. He is considered one of America's top filmmakers. He has a very distinct style that is reflected in his works. His trademarks include ethereal synth scores (such as Jan Hammer's theme to Miami Vice or the New Age score to Manhunter). Dante Spinotti is a frequent cinematographer of Mann's pictures. Mann has an affinity for stark urban landscapes. Mann's visual style oftentimes places an emphasis on soft blues and harsh, sterile whites.

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