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Elia Kazan was an American film and theatre director, producer, screenwriter and actor, known for his issue-driven films and his testimony before the House Committee on Un-American Activities. He was born in Constantinople to Cappadocian Greek parents and co-founded the Actors Studio with Lee Strasberg.
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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Sep 24, 2024 · Learn about Elia Kazan, a Turkish-born American director and author who made acclaimed films and plays, such as On the Waterfront and A Streetcar Named Desire. Find out how he cooperated with HUAC and named names of Communist Party members.
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
Elia Kazan, the immigrant child of a Greek rug merchant who became one of the most honored and influential directors in Broadway and Hollywood history, died yesterday at his home in...
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.' (1909-2003) Who Was Elia Kazan? After...
Dec 14, 2012 · 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 discusses his films, his actors, his writing and his controversial decision to cooperate with the HUAC.
