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Biography
Fay Kanin (née Mitchell; May 9, 1917 – March 27, 2013) was an American screenwriter, playwright and producer. Kanin was President of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences from 1979 to 1983.
Awards & recognition
- Crystal Award · 1980
- Emmy Award
- Academy Award — Best Writing, Original Screenplay · 1959 · nominated
Filmography9 titles

Heartsounds
1984Producer, Writer
1984Producer, Writer

Friendly Fire
1980Co-Producer, Teleplay
1980Co-Producer, Teleplay

Teacher's Pet
1958Writer
1958Writer

Rhapsody
1954Writer
1954Writer

Goodbye, My Fancy
1951Theatre Play
1951Theatre Play

The Outrage
1964Theatre Play
1964Theatre Play

Hustling
1975Associate Producer, Writer
1975Associate Producer, Writer

The Opposite Sex
1956Screenplay
1956Screenplay

The Swordsman of Siena
1962Screenplay
1962Screenplay