Fay Kanin

Born: 1917-05-09

Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA

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.

Known For

The Outrage
Teacher's Pet
The Opposite Sex
A Double Life
Heartsounds
Rich and Famous
Without Lying Down: Frances Marion and the Power of Women in Hollywood
On Cukor
Friendly Fire
Rhapsody

Top Movie Credits

The Outrage Theatre Play
Teacher's Pet Writer
The Opposite Sex Screenplay
A Double Life Actress in "Othello"
Heartsounds Writer
Rich and Famous Professor Fields
Without Lying Down: Frances Marion and the Power of Women in Hollywood Self
On Cukor Self
Friendly Fire Teleplay
Rhapsody Writer