David Mamet Discusses His Political Transformation on Uncommon Knowledge 00:10:00
David Alan Mamet was born on November 30, 1947 in Chicago, Illinois. He is the only son of Bernard and Lenore Mamet, though he has a half-brother, Tony Mamet. He also has a younger sister, Lynn Mamet. Mamet's father was a labor lawyer, and David did office work for him, such as typing letters and making phone calls.
