Michael Mann
Personal Info
Known for
Directing
Gender
Male
Birthday
1943-02-05 (82 years old)
Place of Birth
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Michael Mann
Biography
Michael Kenneth Mann (born February 5, 1943) is an American director, screenwriter, and producer of film and television who is best known for his distinctive style of neo-noir crime thriller. His most acclaimed works include the films Thief (1981), Manhunter (1986), The Last of the Mohicans (1992), Heat (1995), The Insider (1999), and Collateral (2004). He is also known for his role as executive producer on the popular TV series Miami Vice (1984–89), which he later adapted into a 2006 feature film.
For his work, he has received nominations from international organizations and juries, including the British Academy of Film and Television Arts, Cannes, and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Total Film ranked Mann No. 28 on its list of the 100 Greatest Directors Ever, Sight and Sound ranked him No. 5 on their list of the 10 Best Directors of the Last 25 Years, and Entertainment Weekly ranked Mann No. 8 on their 25 Greatest Active Film Directors list
Acting
(2024)
Good Men
as Self
(2022)
Bonnie
as Self
(2021)
Val
as Self (archive footage)
(2017)
We Blew It
as Self
(2016)
(2015)
The Intern
as Tai Chi Class
(2013)
Milius
as Self
(2013)
(2010)
(2009)
(2008)
Hancock
as Executive
(2005)
(2005)
The Making of 'Heat'
as Self
(2005)
(2004)
(2004)
(2004)
(2001)
Inside 'Manhunter'
as Himself
(1997)
Crew
Veteran
Director, Producer
Heat 2
Director, Novel, Screenplay
(2023)
Ferrari
Director, Producer
(2019)
Ford v Ferrari
Executive Producer
(2015)
Blackhat
Director, Producer
(2011)
Texas Killing Fields
Producer
(2009)
Public Enemies
Director, Screenplay, Producer
(2008)
Hancock
Producer
(2007)
The Kingdom
Producer
(2006)
Miami Vice
Producer, Writer, Director
(2004)
Collateral
Director, Producer
(2004)
The Aviator
Producer
(2004)
Baadasssss!
Executive Producer
(2001)
Ali
Director, Screenplay, Producer
(1999)
The Insider
Screenplay, Producer, Director, Camera Operator
(1995)
Heat
Producer, Director, Writer
(1992)
The Last of the Mohicans
Director, Producer, Screenplay
(1992)
Drug Wars: The Cocaine Cartel
Executive Producer
(1989)
L.A. Takedown
Writer, Director
(1989)
Miami Vice: Freefall
Executive Producer
(1986)
Manhunter
Screenplay, Director
(1986)
Band of the Hand
Executive Producer
(1986)
Crime Story: Pilot
Executive Producer
(1985)
Miami Vice: The Prodigal Son
Executive Producer
(1984)
Miami Vice: Brother's Keeper
Executive Producer
(1983)
The Keep
Director, Screenplay
(1981)
Thief
Executive Producer, Screenplay, Director, Screenstory
(1980)
The Jericho Mile
Director, Teleplay
(1980)
Swan Song
Writer
(1978)
Straight Time
Additional Writing
(1972)
17 Days Down the Line
Director
(1971)
Jaunpuri
Director