David Alan Mamet (; born November 30, 1947) is an American author, essayist, playwright, screenwriter, and film director.
Mamet, who is best known for his playwriting, received a
Pulitzer Prize, and a
Tony nomination for
Glengarry Glen Ross (1984).
Speed-the-Plow (1988), also received a
Tony nomination. As a screenwriter, he received
Oscar nominations for
The Verdict (1982) and
Wag the Dog (1997).
