On the Waterfront
1954
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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. Director: On the Waterfront. Known for his creative stage direction, Elia Kazan was born Elias Kazantzoglou on September 7, 1909 in Constantinople, Ottoman Empire (now Istanbul, Turkey). Noted for drawing out the best dramatic performances from his actors, he directed 21 actors to Oscar nominations, resulting in nine wins.
Jun 21, 2024 · Elia Kazan, Turkish-born American 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, including A Streetcar Named Desire, On the Waterfront, and East of Eden. He also ‘named names’ before HUAC.
Elia Kazan. Director: On the Waterfront. Known for his creative stage direction, Elia Kazan was born Elias Kazantzoglou on September 7, 1909 in Constantinople, Ottoman Empire (now Istanbul, Turkey). Noted for drawing out the best dramatic performances from his actors, he directed 21 actors to Oscar nominations, resulting in nine wins. He directed a string of successful films, including A ...
Sep 1, 2023 · Years after his death in 2003, two-time Oscar-winning director Elia Kazan remains both an influential and controversial figure, respected and reviled in equal measure. Let’s take a look back …
Apr 2, 2014 · Director Elia Kazan is best known for his successes on stage and in film, including 'A Streetcar Named Desire,' 'On the Waterfront' and 'East of Eden.'
Sep 23, 2003 · Elia Kazan, who presided over a revolution in American acting and directed films that won 20 Academy Awards, died Saturday at 94. His films included such towering achievements as "A Streetcar Named Desire," "On the Waterfront" (1954), "A Face in the Crowd" and "East of Eden," but when the Academy gave him its Lifetime Achievement Award in 1999, as many as half the audience members refused to ...
Sep 28, 2003 · Elia Kazan, the immigrant child of a Greek rug merchant, was one of the most honored and influential directors in Broadway and Hollywood history.
Sep 3, 2003 · Elia Kazan’s life and career timeline. September 3, 2003. Elia Kazan is one of Hollywood’s most prolific filmmakers, with his films “ East of Eden”, “A Streetcar Named Desire”, and ...
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 ...
