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

Friendly Fire
Fun and Games
The Opposite Sex
The Outrage
A Double Life
Hustling
Teacher's Pet
Rich and Famous
Without Lying Down: Frances Marion and the Power of Women in Hollywood
Play of the Week: Rashomon

Top Movie Credits

Friendly Fire Teleplay
Fun and Games Producer
The Opposite Sex Screenplay
The Outrage Theatre Play
A Double Life Actress in "Othello"
Hustling Associate Producer
Teacher's Pet Writer
Rich and Famous Professor Fields
Without Lying Down: Frances Marion and the Power of Women in Hollywood Self
Play of the Week: Rashomon Writer