Writing
Abby Mann
EN, HU, IT cinema · 32 credits
Born
1 December 1927
Died
25 March 2008 (aged 80)
Birthplace
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Also known as Abraham Mann · آبي مان
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.
Known for
Filmography
Teamster Boss: The Jackie Presser Story
Screenplay, Executive Producer
Kojak: None So Blind
Creator, Characters
Kojak: It's Always Something
Characters
Kojak: Flowers For Matty
Characters
Murderers Among Us: The Simon Wiesenthal Story
Producer, Writer
Kojak: Fatal Flaw
Characters
Kojak: Ariana
Characters
Kojak: The Price of Justice
Characters
Kojak: The Belarus File
Writer, Characters
Skag
Executive Producer, Writer
Kojak in Budapest
Characters
Lawman Without a Gun
Executive Producer
Report to the Commissioner
Screenplay
The Marcus-Nelson Murders
Writer, Characters
The Detective
Screenplay
Ship of Fools
Screenplay
The Condemned of Altona
Screenplay
Judgment at Nuremberg
Screenplay, Original Story
Port of Escape
Additional Writing