Elia Kazan
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Elia Kazan
Summary
Elia Kazan is a human[1]. Born in Constantinople[2], he… he was born on September 7, 1909[3]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He died on September 28, 2003[5]. He worked as a film director[6], screenwriter[7], film producer[8], writer[9], and theatrical director[10]. He ranks in the top 0.46% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,705 views/month, #4,588 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Elia Kazan's place of birth was Constantinople[2].
- Elia Kazan passed away in New York City[4].
- Elia Kazan was born on September 7, 1909[3].
- Elia Kazan died on September 28, 2003[5].
- Elia Kazan is buried at Greenwood Union Cemetery[12].
- Elia Kazan was married to Barbara Loden[13].
- Elia Kazan was married to Frances Kazan[14].
- Among Elia Kazan's spouses was Molly Kazan[15].
- A child of Elia Kazan was Nicholas Kazan[16].
- A child of Elia Kazan was Chris Kazan[17].
- Elia Kazan held citizenship in United States[18].
- Elia Kazan held citizenship in Greece[19].
- English was Elia Kazan's native language[20].
- Elia Kazan's professions included film director[6].
- Elia Kazan's professions included screenwriter[7].
- Elia Kazan's professions included film producer[8].
- Elia Kazan worked as a writer[9].
- Elia Kazan's professions included theatrical director[10].
- Elia Kazan worked as a film actor[21].
- Elia Kazan was employed by The New School[22].
- Elia Kazan's education included a stint at Williams College[23].
- Elia Kazan's education included a stint at Yale School of Drama[24].
- Elia Kazan was educated at Juilliard School[25].
- Elia Kazan was educated at New Rochelle High School[26].
- A notable student of Elia Kazan was Montgomery Clift[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: US[29]
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Began / founded: 1909-09-07[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 2003-09-28[31]
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MusicBrainz ID: da6f07e1-db87-4832-bfe2-9f6a840f6e4f[32]
Body
Origins and Family
Elia Kazan's place of birth was Constantinople[2]. He was born on September 7, 1909[3]. English was his native language[20].
Education
Educated at Williams College[23], a liberal arts college[33], in United States[34], founded in 1793[35]; Yale School of Drama[24], a drama school[36], in United States[37], founded in 1924[38]; Juilliard School[25], a conservatory[39], in United States[40], founded in 1905[41], headquartered in New York City[42]; and New Rochelle High School[26], a high school[43], in United States[44], founded in 1897[45]. Studied under Lucia Dunham[46], Lee Strasberg[47], Harold Clurman[48], and Michael Chekhov[49].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include film director[6], screenwriter[7], film producer[8], writer[9], theatrical director[10], and film actor[21]. Elia Kazan was employed by The New School[22]. A notable student of him was Montgomery Clift[27].
Recognition
Awards received include Directors Guild of America Award[50], a group of awards[51], in United States[52], founded in 1938[53]; Academy Award for Best Director[54], an award for best direction[55], in United States[56], founded in 1929[57]; Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Drama[58], a film award category[59], founded in 1944[60]; Tony Award for Best Director[61], a class of award[62], in United States[63], founded in 1947[64]; Kennedy Center Honors[65], an award[66], in United States[67], founded in 1978[68]; and National Board of Review Award for Best Film[69].
Personal Life
Spouses include Barbara Loden[13], a film director[70], 1932–1980[71], of United States[72], awarded the Theatre World Award[73]; Frances Kazan[14], a writer[74]; and Molly Kazan[15], a writer[75], 1906–1963[76], of United States[77]. Children include Nicholas Kazan[16], a screenwriter[78], b. 1945[79], of United States[80] and Chris Kazan[17], a screenwriter[81], 1938–1991[82], of United States[83].
Death and Burial
Elia Kazan died on September 28, 2003[5]. He passed away in New York City[4]. Burial took place at Greenwood Union Cemetery[12].
Why It Matters
Elia Kazan ranks in the top 0.46% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,705 views/month, #4,588 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[84] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[85]
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[13], Frances Kazan[14], and Molly Kazan[15].
What did Elia Kazan do for work?
Elia Kazan worked as film director[6], screenwriter[7], film producer[8], writer[9], and theatrical director[10].
Where did Elia Kazan go to school?
Elia Kazan was educated at Williams College[23], Yale School of Drama[24], Juilliard School[25], and New Rochelle High School[26].
What awards did Elia Kazan receive?
Honors received include Directors Guild of America Award[50], Academy Award for Best Director[54], Academy Award for Best Director[86], and Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Drama[58].