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Also Known As Michael Igor Peschkowsky
Born November 6, 1931 • Berlin • Germany
Died November 19, 2014 (aged 83) • New York City • New York
Awards And Honors Kennedy Center Honors (2003) • Academy Award (1968) • Grammy Award (1961)
Notable Works “Biloxi Blues” • “Carnal Knowledge” • “Charlie Wilson’s War” • “Heartburn” • “Postcards from the Edge” • “Primary Colors” • “Regarding Henry” • “Silkwood” • “The Birdcage” • “The Day of the Dolphin” • “The Fortune” • “The Graduate” • “What Planet Are You From?” • “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” • “Wolf” • “Working Girl”
Notable Family Members spouse Diane Sawyer

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