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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... See full bio »

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Won 2 Oscars. Another 36 wins & 29 nominations. See more awards »

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Known For

(1954)
East of Eden Director
(1955)
(1951)
America, America Director
(1963)

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Personal Details

Other Works:

Stage: Directed (w/Alfred Saxe') "The Young Go First" on Broadway. Comedy. Written by Peter Martin, George Scudder and Charles Friedman. Park Theatre: 28 May 1935-Jul 1935 (closing date unknown/39 performances). Cast: Roger Anderson (as "Clifford Stedman"), Jack Arnold (as "Orderly"), Perry Bruskin (as "Giuseppe Calderone"; Broadway ... See more »

Publicity Listings:

10 Print Biographies | 5 Portrayals | 1 Interview | 16 Articles | See more »

Alternate Names:

Elia 'Gadget' Kazan

Height:

5' 8" (1.73 m)

Spouse:

Frances Rudge  (his death) | See more »

Relatives:

Zoe Kazan (grandchild) | See more »
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Personal Quote:

[on Franchot Tone] He died before he should have and without fulfilling his promise or his hopes. See more »

Trivia:

Kennedy Center Honoree (1983). See more »

Trademark:

Frequently cast Marlon Brando and Karl Malden

Nickname:

The Actor's Director See more »

Star Sign:

Virgo

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