Abby Mann
Abby Mann

Abby Mann

Known forWriting

GenderMale

BirthdayThu Dec 01 1927

DeathdayTue Mar 25 2008

Place of birth Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Also known asAbraham Mann, آبي مان

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.

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