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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 |
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Stage: Directed "A Streetcar Named Desire" on Broadway. Drama (revival). Written by Tennessee Williams. Scenic Design by Jo Mielziner. Costume Design by Lucinda Ballard. City Center: 23 May 1950-unknown (16 performances). Cast: Jorja Curtright (as "Stella Kowalski"), Arny Freeman (as "Pablo Gonzales"), Uta Hagen (as "Blanche Du Bois")... See more »Alternate Names:
Elia 'Gadget' KazanHeight:
5' 8" (1.73 m)
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Lee Strasberg was God almighty, he was always right, only he could tell if an actor had had it--the real thing--or not. To win Lee's favor and the reassurance it would convey was everyone's goal. 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 »Nickname:
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