Directors born on November 6

Take a focused look at the directors born on November 6. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1931 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]