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Abby Mann Biography

Birth Name:Abraham Goodman

Birth Place:Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Profession Writer, Producer, Director

Fast Facts

His wife was Myra Maislin and children are Adrienne, Abigail and Aaron
Spent a year in the Army between studying at Temple University and New York University
Began his writing career with NBC and CBS, writing for programs including "Cameo Theater," "Studio One," and "Playhouse 90․"
Quote: "A writer worth his salt at all has an obligation not only to entertain but to comment on the world in which he lives․"
Known for taking inspiration from real life events
Known for writing about societal issues and controversial topics
Died the day after "Judgement in Nuremberg" actor Richard Widmark

1960WGA Award (TV)-Script, 60 Minutes or Less in Program Length But Longer Than 30 Minutes: nominated
1961NYFCC Award-Best Screenplay: winner
1962Oscar-Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium: winner
1962WGA Award (Screen)-Best Written American Drama: nominated
1966Oscar-Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium: nominated
1966WGA Award (Screen)-Best Written American Drama: nominated
1973Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Writing Achievement in Drama - Original Teleplay: winner
1973Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Single Program - Drama or Comedy: nominated
1974Edgar-Best Television Feature or Miniseries: nominated
1974Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Drama Series: nominated
1978Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series: nominated
1978Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series: nominated
1980Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series: nominated
1981WGA Award (TV)-Episodic Drama: nominated
1989Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Writing in a Miniseries or a Special: winner
1989Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Drama/Comedy Special: nominated
1995CableACE-Movie or Miniseries: nominated
1995Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Made for Television Movie: winner
1995Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Writing for a Miniseries or a Special: nominated
1996Edgar-Best Television Feature or Miniseries: nominated