[PAR] [TLE] The Day of the Dolphin [SEP] The Day of the Dolphin is a 1973 American science-fiction thriller film directed by Mike Nichols and starring George C. Scott.  Based on the 1967 novel "Un animal doué de raison" (lit.  "A Sentient Animal"), by French writer Robert Merle, the screenplay was written by Buck Henry. [PAR] [TLE] Mike Nichols [SEP] Mike Nichols (born Mikhail Igor Peschkowsky; November 6, 1931 – November 19, 2014) was an American film and theatre director, producer, actor and comedian.  He was noted for his ability to work across a range of genres and an aptitude for getting the best out of actors regardless of their acting experience.  Nichols began his career in the 1950s with the comedy improvisational troupe, The Compass Players, predecessor of The Second City, in Chicago.  He then teamed up with his improv partner, Elaine May, to form the comedy duo Nichols and May.  Their live improv acts were a hit on Broadway resulting in three albums, with their debut album winning a Grammy Award.
[PAR] [TLE] The Day of the Dolphin [ SEP ] The Day of the Dolphin is a 1973 American science - fiction thriller film directed by Mike Nichols and starring George C. Scott . Based on the 1967 novel " Un animal doué de raison " ( lit . " A Sentient Animal " ) , by French writer Robert Merle , the screenplay was written by Buck Henry . [PAR] [TLE] Mike Nichols [ SEP ] Mike Nichols ( born Mikhail Igor Peschkowsky ; November 6 , 1931 – November 19 , 2014 ) was an American film and theatre director , producer , actor and comedian . He was noted for his ability to work across a range of genres and an aptitude for getting the best out of actors regardless of their acting experience . Nichols began his career in the 1950s with the comedy improvisational troupe , The Compass Players , predecessor of The Second City , in Chicago . He then teamed up with his improv partner , Elaine May , to form the comedy duo Nichols and May. Their live improv acts were a hit on Broadway resulting in three albums , with their debut album winning a Grammy Award .
In what decade did the director of the film The Day of the Dolphin begin his career?
In what decade did the director of the film The Day of the Dolphin begin his career ?
1950s
1950s