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David Mamet (I)
David Mamet was born on November 30, 1947 in Chicago, Illinois, USA as David Alan Mamet. He is a writer and producer, known for House of Games (1987), State and Main (2000) and Wag the Dog (1997). He has been married to Rebecca Pidgeon since September 22, 1991. They have two children. He was previously married to Lindsay Crouse.
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Writer (45 credits)
Writer (45 credits)
The Unit
(TV Series) (creator - 68 episodes, 2006 - 2009) (written by - 10 episodes, 2006 - 2009) (writer - 1 episode, 2006)
- Unknown Soldier
(2009)
... (creator)
- Endgame
(2009)
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- Whiplash
(2009)
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- Best Laid Plans
(2009)
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- Flesh & Blood
(2009)
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1997
Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist
(TV Series) (additional material - 1 episode)
- New Phone System
(1997)
... (additional material)
1987
Hill Street Blues
(TV Series) (written by - 1 episode)
- A Wasted Weekend
(1987)
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Producer (7 credits)
Producer (7 credits)
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Director (20 credits)
Director (20 credits)
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Soundtrack (4 credits)
Soundtrack (4 credits)
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Actor (3 credits)
Actor (3 credits)
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Miscellaneous Crew (1 credit)
Miscellaneous Crew (1 credit)
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Thanks (6 credits)
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Self (27 credits)
Self (27 credits)
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Stage: Wrote / directed "Speed the Plow" (produced on Broadway [revival] in 2008). See more »Publicity Listings:
3 Print Biographies | 5 Interviews | 35 Articles | 1 Pictorial | 2 Magazine Cover Photos | See more »Alternate Names:
Richard WeiszHeight:
5' 6" (1.68 m)
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Before the US [2006] mid-term elections, my rabbi was taking a lot of flak. The congregation is exclusive-liberal, yet he is a self-described independent (read "conservative") and he was driving the flock wild. Why? Because a) he never discussed politics; and b) he taught that the quality of political discourse must be addressed first; that Jewish law teaches that it is incumbent upon one to hear... See more »Trivia:
As a teenager Mamet was a regular on "Kumzitz," a local Chicago WLS-TV show for Jewish youth. His recurring character was a soda jerk. See more »Trademark:
Frequently makes use of William H. Macy, Alec Baldwin and Joe Mantegna, actors who also headlined his stage productions. Other regulars include 'Ed O'Neill', Lionel Mark Smith, Ricky Jay, Jonathan Katz and the late J.T. Walsh. See more »Star Sign:
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