David Mamet

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David Mamet is a popular playwright turned screenwriter/director. He is most notably known for his writing style that favors realism. His most notable movie is Glengarry Glenn Ross where Alec Baldwin brought one of his scenes to life as one of the most iconic dialogues in movie history.

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Writer Credits (27) All | TV | Movies | Instant Watch
2008 Redbelt
2006 Edmond
2006 The Unit (67)
2004 Spartan written by
2001 Heist
2001 Lakeboat
2001 Hannibal
2000 State and Main
1999 Lansky
1998 Ronin As 'Richard Wiesz'
1998 The Spanish Prisoner
1997 The Edge
1997 Wag the Dog screenplay
1996 American Buffalo
1994 Oleanna
1994 Vanya on 42nd Street
1992 Hoffa
1992 Glengarry Glen Ross screenplay / play
1991 Homicide
1989 We're No Angels
1988 Things Change
1987 House of Games
1987 The Untouchables
1986 About Last Night...
1982 The Verdict
1981 The Postman Always Rings Twice
1981 Hill Street Blues (1)
Actor Credits (5) All | TV | Movies | Instant Watch
2007 Real Time with Bill Maher (1) Himself
2003 Sunday Morning Shootout (1) Himself
1999 The Directors (1) Himself
1997 Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist (1)
1987 Black Widow Herb - poker player
Director Credits (12) All | TV | Movies | Instant Watch
2008 Redbelt
2006 The Unit (4)
2004 Spartan
2002 The Shield (1)
2001 Heist
2000 State and Main
2000 Catastrophe
1998 The Spanish Prisoner
1994 Oleanna
1991 Homicide
1988 Things Change
1987 House of Games
Producer Credits (3) All | TV | Movies | Instant Watch
2006 The Unit (66)
1999 Lansky executive producer
1992 Hoffa associate producer
General Information Edit
Credited Name David Mamet
Gender Male
Birthday Nov. 30, 1947
Death
Primary Role Writer
Hometown Chicago, Illinois
Country United States
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