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Fay Kanin

Writing

Born May 9, 1917 · New York City, New York, USA

Died March 27, 2013

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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

Friendly Fire

1980Co-Producer, Teleplay

Teacher's Pet

1958Writer

Rhapsody

1954Writer

Goodbye, My Fancy

1951Theatre Play

The Outrage

1964Theatre Play

Hustling

1975Associate Producer, Writer

The Opposite Sex

1956Screenplay

The Swordsman of Siena

1962Screenplay