Mike Nichols 1931-2014: Career in pictures

Mike Nichols, the Oscar-winning director behind The Graduate and Closer, has passed away at the age of 83.

The Berlin-born filmmaker began his showbiz career in improv comedy before teaming up with Elaine May and heading to Broadway for the show An Evening With Mike Nichols and Elaine May. The duo split in the '60s and Nichols moved into movie directing with Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?.

In a career spanning 18 feature films, Nichols worked with A-list stars such as Elizabeth Taylor, Meryl Streep, Dustin Hoffman and Tom Hanks. He is also a member of the illustrious EGOT club having won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award.

Digital Spy looks back at Nichols's film career in pictures.

Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (1966)

Camera, Collar, Dress shirt, Photographer, Curtain, Conversation, Digital camera, Tie, Monochrome, Single-lens reflex camera,

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The Graduate (1967)

What to Read Next

Cameras & optics, Film camera, Lens, Camera accessory, Camera, Photography, Monochrome, Machine, Flash, Flash photography,

Everett Collection

Catch 22 (1970)

Social group, Room, Bed, Patient, Conversation, Bedding, Hospital, Linens, Bed sheet, Health care,

Julian Wasser/The LIFE Images Collection

Carnal Knowledge (1971)

Silkwood (1983)

Working Girl (1988)

Wrist, Interaction, Black hair, Flash photography, Photography, Love, Bracelet, Scene, Flesh, Acting,

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Postcards from the Edge (1990)

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Regarding Henry (1991)

Nose, Dress shirt, Shirt, Sitting, Interaction, Sharing, Conversation, Learning, Curtain, Desk,

New Line Cinema

Wolf (1994)

Motor vehicle, Vehicle door, Luxury vehicle, Automotive window part, Classic, Mid-size car, Personal luxury car, Sedan, Classic car,

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The Birdcage (1996)

Hair, Face, Eyewear, Glasses, Vision care, People, Social group, Community, Interaction, Conversation,

MGM Studios

Primary Colours (1998)

Audio equipment, Microphone, Podium, Public speaking, Jacket, Lectern, Speech, Orator, Public address system, Spokesperson,

Moviestore Collection

Closer (2004)

Hat, Jacket, Cap, Winter, Street fashion, Luggage and bags, Conversation, Bag, Baseball cap, Leather,

Columbia/Everett

Charlie Wilson's War (2007)

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