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David Mamet

David Mamet

Director & actor · born 30 November 1947 · Chicago, Illinois, USA

David Alan Mamet (/ˈmæmɪt/; born November 30, 1947) is an American playwright, author, and filmmaker.

He won a Pulitzer Prize and received Tony nominations for his plays Glengarry Glen Ross(1984) and Speed-the-Plow (1988). He first gained critical acclaim for a trio of 1970s off-Broadway plays: The Duck Variations, Sexual Perversity in Chicago, and American Buffalo. His plays, Race and The Penitent, respectively, opened on Broadway in 2009 and premiered off-Broadway in 2017.

Where to start: Marty Supreme (2025).

As director 21

As actor 10

TV shows 4

Frequently asked questions

What is the best David Mamet movie?

By viewer score, Marty Supreme (2025) at 7.4/10.

What are David Mamet’s most popular movies?

Marty Supreme, Beau Is Afraid, Heist.

How many movies has David Mamet made?

31 films on TMDB, 21 as director, 10 as actor.

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