Actor

Abby Mann

Writing

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Acting credits

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TMDB popularity

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Movies: 32Series: 11Crew credits: 37

TMDB ID: 12140

IMDb ID: nm0542631

Known for: Writing

Born: December 1, 1927

Died: March 25, 2008

Age: 80

Place of birth: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Gender: Male

Adult content flag: No

Career span: 1948 - 2015

Years active: 68

Average TMDB rating: 6.82

Wikidata: Q306891

Also known as

Abraham Mann • آبي مان

Other jobs

Writer (14)Characters (7)Screenplay (7)Executive Producer (2)Story (2)Additional Writing (1)Assistant Editor (1)Creator (1)

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Biography

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.

Movies

Movie credits linked with Abby Mann.