
David Mamet
November 30, 1947
David Mamet is an American author celebrated for his clever, terse, and often coarse dialogue, marked by a unique and stylized phrasing. His works delve deeply into themes of masculinity, exploring the human condition through sharp language and unconventional modes of expression. Mamet's writing is characterized by a distinct, raw realism that draws audiences and readers into compelling conflicts and moral quandaries. His contribution to modern theater and film lies in his unflinching examination of the world.
1987The Untouchables
1996Mamet Plays
1998True and False
2000Wilson
2002The Old Region
2002Boston Marriage
2002Mamet Plays: 4
2003Five Cities of Refuge: Weekly Reflections on Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy
2004Oleanna
2004Faustus
2006Twelve angry men
2006Wicked Son
2008November
2009The Wicked Son
2010Theatre
2010American Buffalo
2013Race
2017The Anarchist
2017China Doll
2017The Penitent
2020Chicago
2022Recessional