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Abby Mann

Abby Mann

Writing
1927(USA)-2008
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.

Participates in

Acts in

  • Imaginary Witness: Hollywood and the Holocaust
  • A Tribute to Stanley Kramer
  • The Value of a Single Human Being
  • In Conversation: Abby Mann and Maximillian Schell