Directors who died on November 19

Take a focused look at the directors who passed away on November 19. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 2011 Ömer Lütfi Akad

  Prominent Turkish film director and screenwriter who significantly contributed to the development of Turkish cinema during the mid-20th...

• 2014 Mike Nichols

  Mike Nichols was a German-born American film and theater director, producer, actor, and comedian, widely regarded as one of the most celebrated directors in film and stage history. He won numerous major awards, including an Academy Award, Emmy, Grammy, and Tony, making him one of the few EGOT winners. [bio]