Highlights from Mike Nichols' multi-genre career Mike Nichols, who died Thursday at the age of 83, spread his talents across five entertainment mediums, winning awards in many. — "Plaza Suite," 1968. — "The Prisoner of Second Avenue," 1972. Won seven Tony Awards including Best Musical. — "Monty Python's Spamalot," 2005. Won three Tony Awards including Best Director and Best Musical. Won one Grammy for Best Comedy Album.