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Elia Kazan (1909–2003)

Elia Kazan was a Greek-American director, producer, writer and actor. Noted for drawing out the best dramatic performances from his actors, he directed 21 actors to Oscar nominations, resulting in nine wins. He directed a string of successful films, including A Streetcar Named Desire (1951), On the Waterfront (1954), and East of Eden (1955). ... See full bio »
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Won 2 Oscars. Another 34 wins & 26 nominations. See more awards »

Known For

On the Waterfront
On the Waterfront Director
(1954)
A Streetcar Named Desire
A Streetcar Named Desire Director
(1951)
East of Eden
East of Eden Director
(1955)
Gentleman's Agreement
Gentleman's Agreement Director
(1947)
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Filmography

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 1972 The Visitors
 1960 Wild River
 1956 Baby Doll
 1955 East of Eden
 1952 Viva Zapata!
 1949 Pinky
 1947 Boomerang!
 1945 Watchtower Over Tomorrow (Documentary short) (uncredited)
 1937 The People of the Cumberland (Documentary short)
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Personal Details

Other Works:

Stage: Appeared (as "Ficzur") in "Liliom" on Broadway (revival). Written by Ferenc Molnár. Material adapted by Benjamin Glazer. Incidental music by Deems Taylor. Musical Director: Max Weiser. Directed by Benno Schneider. 44th Street Theatre: 25 Mar 1940-11 May 1940 (56 performances). Cast included: Ajax, Jane Amar, Kenneth Bates, ... See more »

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9 Print Biographies | 4 Portrayals | 1 Interview | 16 Articles | See more »

Alternate Names:

Elia 'Gadget' Kazan

Height:

5' 8" (1.73 m)
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Personal Quote:

[of Charles Bickford] Men like that will eat a director alive, if he allows it. See more »

Trivia:

Kazan directed four performers to Best Supporting Actress Oscars: Celeste Holm, Kim Hunter, Eva Marie Saint, and Jo Van Fleet. See more »

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Frequently cast Marlon Brando and Karl Malden

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Gadg See more »

Star Sign:

Virgo
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