Elia Kazan ( September 7 , 1909, Kayseri – September 28, 2003) was a Greek-American director and actor, described as "one of the most honored and infl...read more
Elia Kazan ( September 7 , 1909, Kayseri – September 28, 2003) was a Greek-American director and actor, described as "one of the most honored and influential directors in Broadway and Hollywood history". He also produced, and wrote screenplays and novels. Born in the Kayseri, Ottoman Empire to Greek parents, they emigrated to New York when he was four. After two years studying acting at Yale, he a...read more
Department
Directing
Birthday
1909-09-07
Place of Birth
Constantinople, Ottoman Empire [now Istanbul, Turkey]
Also Known As
[ "Elia Kazanjoglous", "Элиа Казан", "엘리아 카잔" ]
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15th Venice Film Festival
(1954)
27th Academy Awards
(1955)
8th British Academy of Film and Television Arts
(1955)
12th Venice Film Festival
(1951)
24th Academy Awards
(1952)
6th British Academy of Film and Television Arts
(1953)
36th Academy Awards
(1964)
28th Academy Awards
(1956)
9th British Academy of Film and Television Arts
(1956)
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