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Michael L. Mannes(1942-1997)

  • Camera and Electrical Department
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Michael L. Mannes was born on 25 April 1942. He is known for Great Performances (1971), The Visitors (1972) and The Great American Dream Machine (1971). He was married to Valerie Mamches and Carol Harris. He died on 2 April 1997.
BornApril 25, 1942
DiedApril 2, 1997(54)
BornApril 25, 1942
DiedApril 2, 1997(54)
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Known for

Great Performances (1971)
Great Performances
7.9
TV Series
  • Camera and Electrical Department(as Michael Mannes)
The Visitors (1972)
The Visitors
6.3
  • Camera and Electrical Department
  • 1972
The Great American Dream Machine (1971)
The Great American Dream Machine
7.9
TV Series
  • Camera and Electrical Department
Soul! (1968)
Soul!
8.9
TV Series
  • Camera and Electrical Department(as Mike Mannes)

Credits

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Camera and Electrical Department

  • Great Performances (1971)
    Great Performances
    7.9
    TV Series
    • lighting designer (as Michael Mannes)
    • 1989
  • On Location (1976)
    On Location
    7.1
    TV Series
    • lighting director (as Mike Mannes)
    • 1980
  • Two by Dove (1995)
    Great Performances: Dance in America
    7.3
    TV Series
    • lighting director (as Michael Mannes)
    • 1976
  • Woman Alive!
    TV Series
    • lighting designer
    • 1975
  • Alvin Ailey: Memories and Visions
    TV Special
    • lighting consultant
    • 1974
  • Save the Children (1973)
    Save the Children
    7.1
    • lighting designer
    • 1973
  • Soul! (1968)
    Soul!
    8.9
    TV Series
    • light design (as Mike Mannes)
    • 1972–1973
  • Jay David in VD Blues (1972)
    VD Blues
    TV Special
    • lighting design
    • 1972
  • The Great American Dream Machine (1971)
    The Great American Dream Machine
    7.9
    TV Series
    • lighting design
    • 1971–1972
  • The Visitors (1972)
    The Visitors
    6.3
    • lighting designer
    • 1972
  • Sesame Street (1969)
    Sesame Street
    8.1
    TV Series
    • lighting director (as Mike Mannes)
    • 1969–1970
  • This Way to Sesame Street (1969)
    This Way to Sesame Street
    Short
    • lighting director (as Mike Mannes)
    • 1969

Personal details

  • Alternative names
    • Michael Mannes
  • Height
    • 6′ (1.83 m)
  • Born
    • April 25, 1942
  • Died
    • April 2, 1997
  • Spouses
      Valerie Mamches1969 - 1980 (divorced, 1 child)

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  • Nickname
    • Mickey

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