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David Mamet is an American playwright, screenwriter, director, and novelist. He was born on November 30, 1947 in Chicago, Illinois. He is best known for his plays Glengarry Glen Ross (1984) and Oleanna (1992). He has also written several screenplays, including The Verdict (1982), The Untouchables (1987), Wag the Dog (1997), and State and Main (2000). Mamet has won numerous awards, including the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for Glengarry Glen Ross, the Tony Award for Best Play for Glengarry Glen Ross, and the Obie Award for Best Play for American Buffalo (1977). Mamet has an estimated net worth of $20 million. He has earned his wealth through his successful career as a playwright, screenwriter, director, and novelist.

Popular As David Alan Mamet
Occupation writer,producer,director
Age 77 years old
Zodiac Sign Sagittarius
Born 30 November 1947
Birthday 30 November
Birthplace Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Nationality United States

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David Mamet Height, Weight & Measurements

At 77 years old, David Mamet height is 5' 6" (1.68 m) .

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Height 5' 6" (1.68 m)
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Who Is David Mamet's Wife?

His wife is Lindsay Crouse (m. 1977-1990) Rebecca Pidgeon (m. 1991)
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Wife Lindsay Crouse (m. 1977-1990) Rebecca Pidgeon (m. 1991)
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Children 4, including Zosia Mamet and Clara Mamet

David Mamet Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is David Mamet worth at the age of 77 years old? David Mamet’s income source is mostly from being a successful Writer. He is from United States. We have estimated David Mamet's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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2007

Interviewed by Frank Rich at the Lighthouse International Theater on Feb. 12th in NYC. [January 2007]

2002

His play "Boston Marriage" was performed at the Donmar Warehouse and New Ambassador's Theatre in London and was nominated for a 2002 'Laurence Olivier' Theatre Award for Best New Comedy of 2001.

2001

Often either declines credit or uses a pseudonym if he is called upon only as a script doctor, or some films he doesn't direct. The only such film that credited him by name was Hannibal (2001).

1999

His stage work assayed in book entitled, "How Good is David Mamet, Anyway?" by critic John Heilpern, Dec. 1999.

1987

Subsequent screenplays include'The Untouchables' (1987) 'We're No Angels' (1990), 'Glengary Glen Ross'.

He then wrote and directed 'House of Games (1987) 'Things Change' (1988) and 'Homicide' (1991) He's also published two collections of essays 'Writing in Restaurants' (1986) and Some Freaks' (1989).

1986

The rejection of his screen adaption of 'Sexual Perversity in Chicago' was completely rewritten and released as 'About Last Night in 1986.

1985

'The Shawl' (1985) and 'Speed the Plow' (1988).

1984

Was twice nominated for Broadway's Tony Award for Best Play: in 1984 for "Glengarry Glen Ross," and in 1988 for "Speed-the-Plow.".

1982

'Edmond' (1982).

1981

He soon attracted wide acclaim as a screenwriter when his version of 'The Postman Always Rings Twice' (1981) was made by Bob Rafelson and his original screenplay for 'The Verdict (1982) was nominated for an Oscar.

1977

His other plays include 'A Life in the Theatre' (1977).

1974

The first of his plays to secure international recognition was 'Sexual Perversity in Chicago' (1974) and 'American Buffalo' (1975). The latter was eventually performed by Al Pacino on Broadway and London's West End earning him an 'Award Obie' when it transferred from Chicago to New York. His play 'Glen Gary Glen Ross won the Pulitzer Prize and the New York Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Play.

1947

Born in 1947 in Chicago, he was educated at Goddard College, in Vermont, and studied drama at New York's Nieghbourhood Playhouse, before returning to Chicago and establishing the St Nicholas Theatre Company in 1972. He remained their resident writer for four years.

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