Garson Kanin
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Summary
Garson Kanin was born on November 24, 1912[1], in Rochester[2]. He died on March 13, 1999[3], in New York City[4]. He worked as a film director[5], screenwriter[6], novelist[7], playwright[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,887 views/month, #6,974 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Ruth Gordon[11], Marian Seldes[12]
- Country of citizenship: United States[13]
- Occupation: theatrical director[14], librettist[15], musician[16]
- Field of work: film[17], theatre art[18], film screenwriting[19]
- Educated at: American Academy of Dramatic Arts[20], James Madison High School[21]
- Award received: Donaldson Awards[22], American Theatre Hall of Fame[23]
- Sex or gender: male[24]
- Commons category: Garson Kanin[25]
- Family name: Kanin[26]
- Given name: Garson[27]
- Official website: http://www.garsonkanin.com[28]
- Instrument: saxophone[29]
- Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay[30], Tony Award for Best Director[31], Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical[32], Tony Award for Best Musical[33]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[34]
- Name in native language: Garson Kanin[35]
- Start of work period: 1939[36]
Why It Matters
Garson Kanin has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
Works attributed to him include Born Yesterday[39], a literary work[40].
FAQs
Where was Garson Kanin born?
Garson Kanin's place of birth was Rochester[2].
Where did Garson Kanin die?
Garson Kanin died in New York City[4].
Who was Garson Kanin married to?
Garson Kanin's spouses include Ruth Gordon[11] and Marian Seldes[12].
What did Garson Kanin do for work?
Garson Kanin worked as a film director[5], screenwriter[6], novelist[7], playwright[8], and writer[9].
Where did Garson Kanin go to school?
Garson Kanin was educated at American Academy of Dramatic Arts[20] and James Madison High School[21].
What awards did Garson Kanin receive?
Honors received include Donaldson Awards[22] and American Theatre Hall of Fame[23].