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Michael Kanin (1910–1993)

The older brother of writer/producer/director Garson Kanin, Michael Kanin was a fine talent in his own right. After serving a creative apprenticeship writing and acting in Catskill resort shows with his brother, Kanin worked as a commercial artist and musician. In 1939 he was signed to a screenwriting contract at RKO... See full bio »

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Filmography

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1986 Fame (TV series)
The Incident (1986) (based on the play by)
 
1976 Woman of the Year (TV movie) (1942 screenplay)
 
1969 How to Commit Marriage (writer)
 
1964 The Outrage (play "Rashomon" / screenplay)
 
1964 Mein oder Dein (TV movie) (comedy)
 
1962 Swordsman of Siena (screenplay)
 
1961 Rashomon (TV movie) (adaptation)
 
1960 Play of the Week (TV series)
Rashomon (1960) (adaptation)
 
1960 Rashomon (TV movie) (play)
 
1958 Teacher's Pet (written by)
 
1956 The Opposite Sex (screenplay)
 
1954 Rhapsody
 
1952 My Pal Gus (original screenplay)
 
1951 When I Grow Up
 
1947 Honeymoon
 
1944 Marriage Is a Private Affair (uncredited)
 
1943 The Cross of Lorraine (screenplay)
 
1942 Sunday Punch (screenplay / story)
 
1942 Woman of the Year (original screen play)
 
1940 Anne of Windy Poplars (screen play)
 
1939 Panama Lady (screen play)
 
1939 They Made Her a Spy (screen play)
 
Show ShowProducer (2 titles)
1964 The Outrage (associate producer)
 
1947 A Double Life (producer)
 
Show ShowDirector (1 title)
1951 When I Grow Up
 
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Personal Quote:

Isn't it curious that hardly anyone can write, but everyone can rewrite? See more »

Trivia:

Father of film editor Josh Kanin. See more »

Star Sign:

Aquarius