David Mamet

Profession: Playwright

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Biography: Mamet is an American playwright and film director. His work begun first with a trio of plays in the 1970s, including 'The Duck Variations.'

Later he has come to direct feature films: 'House of Games' (1987), 'Homicide' (1991), and 'The Spanish Prisoner' (1997).

He is perhaps best known for 'Heist' (2001), which starred Gene Hackman, Danny DeVito, and Delroy Lindo.

Born: November 30, 1947
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Age: 76 years old

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Sagittarius