Mike Nichols was an acclaimed American director, producer, and comedian, born on November 6, 1931, in Berlin, Germany. He immigrated to the United States with his family in 1939. Nichols gained fame for his work in theater and film, winning numerous awards, including an Academy Award for Best Director for the film The Graduate in 1967. Throughout his career, Nichols directed several successful films, such as Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? and Silkwood. He was also known for his work on Broadway, where he won multiple Tony Awards. Nichols passed away on November 19, 2014, leaving a lasting impact on the entertainment industry.