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Entering the American entertainment industry as a TV cop show writer in the 1970s, Michael Mann went on to become one of Hollywood's leading stylists of the 80s and 90s, enjoying success on the small and large screens alike. Despite not helming any episodes of "Miami Vice" (NBC, 1984-89), he was (as executive producer) the man responsible for the proliferation of pastel colors in men's clothing that series heralded. ("It was somewhat annoying to find myself an arbiter of taste," Mann remarked to The New York Times December 24, 1995.) As for his features, he had the rare distinction of being
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Became interested in directing after taking a film history class at college
1965
In England, worked for advertising agency and as director of documentary films and commercials
1971
Returned to the USA and moved to Los Angeles
Began writing for primetime TV crime dramas including "Starsky and Hutch" (ABC) and "Police Story" (NBC)
1978
Scripted the TV-movie pilot for "Vega$"; also wrote for the subsequent series (ABC, 1978-1981)
1978
Feature debut, uncredited screenwriter on the crime drama "Straight Time"
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