Personal Info
Known For
Writing
Known Credits
60
Gender
Male
Birthday
1927-12-01
Day of Death
2008-03-25 (81 years old)
Place of Birth
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Also Known As
Abraham Mann
آبي مان
Abby Mann
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.
