Abby Mann

Abby Mann

Personal Info

  • Known for

    Writing

  • Gender

    Male

  • Birthday

    1927-12-01

  • Day of Death

    2008-03-25 (80 years old)

  • Place of Birth

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Biography

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.

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