Elia Kazan

Elia Kazan (1909–2003) was an American film director, screenwriter and film producer.

Also recorded as Elias Kazantzoglou; Elia Kazanjoglou; Ηλίας Καζαντζόγλου.

Overview

Also worked under the name Elia Kazan.

Born at Constantinople in 1909, died at New York City in 2003.

In detail

Elia Kazan studied at Williams College, Yale School of Drama and Juilliard School. training under Lucia Dunham, Lee Strasberg and Harold Clurman is recorded. Montgomery Clift and Mildred Dunnock are recorded as having studied under Elia Kazan. the recorded working language is English, Modern Greek and Turkish.

Places of work recorded in the authority are United States. Employment is recorded with The New School.

Work by Elia Kazan is recorded in the collections of Harvard Film Archive and Anne Frank House.

Distinctions recorded are Directors Guild of America Award, Academy Award for Best Director, Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Drama and Tony Award for Best Director.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Elia Kazan”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q72717: Elia Kazan

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