
Abby Mann
December 1, 1927 (97 years old) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Abby Mann (1927–2008) was an American screenwriter and producer, best known for his socially conscious dramas and sharp character portrayals. He won an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for Judgment at Nuremberg (1961), which explored the moral responsibilities of judges during the Nazi regime. Mann later created the iconic television detective Kojak (1973), blending gritty realism with social commentary. Throughout his career, he was recognized for tackling controversial themes such as justice, prejudice, and human rights, leaving a lasting mark on both film and television.
Known For
Credits
- 2004 · A Tribute to Stanley Kramer as Self
- 2004 · In Conversation: Abby Mann and Maximillian Schell as Self
- 2004 · The Value of a Single Human Being as Self
- 2004 · Imaginary Witness: Hollywood and the Holocaust as Self
- 1961 · The Mike Douglas Show as Self
- 1953 · The Oscars as Self