Nick Davis (television and movie producer)

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Nick Davis (b. 1965) is a writer, director, and producer who is the grandson of Herman J. Mankiewicz. He is the son of Peter Davis and the late Johanna Mankiewicz Davis. His brother, Tim, is a television writer. Nick lives on the Upper West Side with his wife, the novelist Jane Mendelsohn, and their daughter, Lily.

After graduating from Harvard University, Davis co-wrote the novel Boone with his friend Brooks Hansen. He then attempted stand-up comedy and acting before moving to behind-the camera roles.

Early in his career, Davis co-produced 'The Language of Life with Bill Moyers' for PBS and produced 'Money and Power: The History of Business' for CNBC. Davis also directed the Emmy Award winning 'Jack: The Last Kennedy Film' in 1993, which was produced by his father.

In 1998 he wrote and directed an independent film called 1999.

In 2001, he started Nick Davis Productions and has produced numerous television programs.