Elia Kazan
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Summary
Elia Kazan was born on September 7, 1909[1], in Constantinople[2]. He died on September 28, 2003[3], in New York City[4]. He worked as a film director[5], screenwriter[6], film producer[7], writer[8], and theatrical director[9]. He ranks in the top 0.46% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (94,018 views/month, #4,588 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Greenwood Union Cemetery[11]
- Spouse: Barbara Loden[12], Frances Kazan[13], Molly Kazan[14]
- Child: Nicholas Kazan[15], Chris Kazan[16]
- Country of citizenship: United States[17], Greece[18]
- Native language: English[19]
- Occupation: film actor[20], actor[21], film screenwriter[22], director[23], producer[24]
- Employer: The New School[25]
- Educated at: Williams College[26], Yale School of Drama[27], Juilliard School[28], New Rochelle High School[29]
- Student: Montgomery Clift[30], Mildred Dunnock[31]
- Award received: Directors Guild of America Award[32], Academy Award for Best Director[33], Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Drama[34], Tony Award for Best Director[35], Kennedy Center Honors[36], National Board of Review Award for Best Film[37], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[38], Academy Honorary Award[39], Donaldson Awards[40]
- Sex or gender: male[41]
- Commons category: Elia Kazan[42]
- Family name: Kazantzoglou[43]
- Given name: Elias[44]
- Pseudonym: Elia Kazan[45]
- Topic's main category: Category:Elia Kazan[46]
- Commons gallery: Elia Kazan[47]
- Work location: United States[48]
- Relative: Zoe Kazan[49]
- Student of: Lucia Dunham[50], Lee Strasberg[51]
Product Details
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Type: Person[52]
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Country: US[53]
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Began / founded: 1909-09-07[54]
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Ended / dissolved: 2003-09-28[55]
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MusicBrainz ID: da6f07e1-db87-4832-bfe2-9f6a840f6e4f[56]
Why It Matters
Elia Kazan has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]
FAQs
Where was Elia Kazan born?
Elia Kazan was born in Constantinople[2].
Where did Elia Kazan die?
Elia Kazan passed away in New York City[4].
Who was Elia Kazan married to?
Elia Kazan's spouses include Barbara Loden[12], Frances Kazan[13], and Molly Kazan[14].
What did Elia Kazan do for work?
Elia Kazan worked as a film director[5], screenwriter[6], film producer[7], writer[8], and theatrical director[9].
Where did Elia Kazan go to school?
Elia Kazan was educated at Williams College[26], Yale School of Drama[27], Juilliard School[28], and New Rochelle High School[29].
What awards did Elia Kazan receive?
Honors received include Directors Guild of America Award[32], Academy Award for Best Director[33], and Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Drama[34].