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Elia Kazan (1909–2003)
Known for his creative stage direction, Elia Kazan was born Elias Kazantzoglou on September 7, 1909 in Constantinople, Ottoman Empire (now Istanbul, Turkey). 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...
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Died:(age 94) in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA |
The charismatic actor brings memories of Mexico and a nose for authenticity to his performance as Félix Gallardo.
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Stage: Directed "One Touch of Venus" on Broadway. Musical comedy. Music by / music orchestrated by / music arranged by Kurt Weill. Book by S.J. Perelman and Ogden Nash. Lyrics by Ogden Nash. Suggested by "The Tinted Venus" by Thomas Anstey Guthrie. Musical Director: Maurice Abravanel. Musical Staging by Agnes de Mille. Scenic Design ... See more »Alternate Names:
Elia 'Gadget' KazanHeight:
5' 8" (1.73 m)
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[from a letter to John Steinbeck, while casting East of Eden (1955)] I looked through a lot of kids before settling on this [James Dean]. He hasn't [Marlon Brando]'s stature, but he's a good deal younger and is very interesting, has balls and eccentricity and a "real problem" somewhere in his guts, I don't know what or where. He's a little bit of a bum, but he's a real good actor and I think he's... See more »Trivia:
Sidney Lumet on Kazan: "What moves me most about his work is his pioneering spirit. Emotions, passions were put up on the screen. That Mediterranean release is responsible for a lot of what we're doing today.". See more »Nickname:
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