Mike Nichols

A master storyteller adept at exploring human relationships, Mike Nichols was born in 1931 in Berlin, Germany, and remained actively involved in the world of film and theater from the 1960s until his death in 2014. Known for his versatility, he directed films across a range of genres, but his most famous works include "The Graduate", "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?", and "Working Girl", for which he won an Academy Award for Best Director. Nichols' style was characterized by his unique ability to balance drama and comedy, always exploring the complexities of human interactions and relationships. Charming and intelligent, Nichols himself was as engaging and witty as the characters he brought to life on screen.