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Elia Kazan, original name Elia Kazanjoglous (b. September 7, 1909, Istanbul, Ottoman Empire—d. September 28, 2003, New York City), Turkish-born American director and author, noted for his successes on the stage, especially with plays by Tennessee Williams and Arthur Miller, and for his critically acclaimed films.
Elia Kazan was a renowned director, writer and producer of films such as On the Waterfront, A Streetcar Named Desire and East of Eden. He won two Oscars, three Tonys and four Golden Globes, but also faced controversy for his testimony before the House Committee on Un-American Activities.
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Jun 21, 2024 · Elia Kazan (born September 7, 1909, Constantinople, Ottoman Empire [now Istanbul, Turkey]—died September 28, 2003, New York, New York, U.S.) was a Turkish-born American film director and author noted for his successes on the stage—especially with plays by Tennessee Williams and Arthur Miller —as well as for his critically acclaimed films ...
- ON THE WATERFRONT (1954) Screenplay by Budd Schulberg, suggested by ‘Crime on the Waterfront’ by Malcolm Johnson. Starring Marlon Brando, Karl Malden, Lee J. Cobb, Rod Steiger, Pat Henning, Eva Marie Saint.
- EAST OF EDEN (1955) Screenplay by Paul Osborn, based on the novel by John Steinbeck. Starring James Dean, Julie Harris, Raymond Massey, Burl Ives, Richard Davalos, Jo Van Fleet.
- A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE (1951) Screenplay by Tennessee Williams, based on his play. Starring Vivien Leigh, Marlon Brando, Kim Hunter, Karl Malden. Is there a sexier scene in cinema history than the one when Stanley Kowalski (Marlon Brando) — drenched in sweat and clad in a ripped T-shirt — beckons his wife (Kim Hunter) into his arms by screaming “Hey Stella!”
- A FACE IN THE CROWD (1957) Screenplay by Budd Schulberg, based on his story. Starring Andy Griffith, Patricia Neal, Anthony Franciosa, Walter Matthau, Lee Remick.
Learn about the life and career of Elia Kazan, a renowned director of stage and screen who won two Oscars and influenced many actors. Find out his achievements, controversies, family, and trivia on IMDb.
- Director, Writer, Producer
- September 28, 2003
- September 7, 1909
Apr 2, 2014 · Elia Kazan was born Elia Kazanjoglous on September 7, 1909, in Constantinople (now Istanbul), Turkey. His parents, George and Athena (née Sismanoglou) Kazanjoglous, were ethnic Greeks living in ...
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Sep 23, 2003 · Roger Ebert interviews Elia Kazan, the Oscar-winning director of "A Streetcar Named Desire" and "On the Waterfront", who named names during the McCarthy era. Kazan reflects on his films, his actors, his writing and his controversies in his autobiography.