AFI - The Directors - Michael Mann
Known for his rapid-paced approach to filmmaking, Michael Mann began his illustrious career, working on TV commercials and documentary films. Following his feature debut of THEIF, he has gone on to direct such classics as MANHUNTER, THE LAST OF THE MOHICANS, HEAT, THE INSIDER and the upcoming ALI with Will Smith. He was nominated for an Academy Award© in 2000 as Best Director for THE INSIDER. Actors and collaborators who speak about their work with Mann include Jon Voight, James Belushi, Wes Studi, Madeleine Stowe, William Petersen, Tom Sizemore and others.