Elia Kazan
Elias Kazantzoglou, known as Elia Kazan, was a Greek-American film and theatre director, producer, screenwriter and actor, described by The New York Times as "one of the most honored and influential directors in Broadway and Hollywood history".
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Background
- Born in
- Constantinople
- Educated at
- New Rochelle High SchoolYale School of DramaWilliams CollegeJuilliard School
- Awards
- 🏆 Academy Honorary Award🏆 Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Drama🏆 Directors Guild of America Award🏆 Academy Award for Best Director
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1909
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