Mike Nichols

Mike Nichols, Urbane Director Loved by Crowds and Critics, Dies at 83

Mike Nichols, Urbane Director Loved by Crowds and Critics, Dies at 83

Alumnus Mike Nichols, critically acclaimed for theater and film career, pioneered improv comedy at UChicago


Mike Nichols, X’53, director and improv comedy pioneer, 1931-2014 Mike Nichols and Elaine May

Mike Nichols, X’53, director and improv comedy pioneer, 1931-2014

Improv, explained A chair on stage

Improv, explained

Modern improv comedy began at the University of Chicago in the 1950s.