Photo:photographer-Eileen Darby/Graphic House

Garson Kanin

film director
screenwriter
novelist
playwright
writer
theatre director
librettist
musician

Born 1912-11-24
Died 1999-03-13 (aged 86)
Nationality United States
Years active 1939–present

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Known for

MovieAdam's Rib1949via TheTVDB

MovieBorn Yesterday1950via TheTVDB

MovieMy Favorite Wife1940Photo:Radio-Keith-Orpheum Corp./Radio Pictures Inc.

MovieWoman of the Year1942via TheTVDB

Filmography

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Directing credits
			Role
1940	My Favorite Wife	Movie	director	28
1939	Bachelor Mother	Movie	director	27

Career timeline

Award won Role or nomination

1912 age 0
Born
1939 age 27
CreditBachelor Motherdirector
1940 age 28
CreditMy Favorite Wifedirector
CreditMy Favorite Wifescreenwriter
1942 age 30
CreditWoman of the Yearscreenwriter
1947 age 35
CreditA Double Lifescreenwriter
1949 age 37
CreditAdam's Ribscreenwriter
1950 age 38
CreditBorn Yesterdayscreenwriter
1952 age 40
CreditPat and Mikescreenwriter
1954 age 42
CreditIt Should Happen to Youscreenwriter
1966 age 54
CreditWalk, Don't Runscreenwriter
1993 age 81
CreditBorn Yesterdayscreenwriter
1999 age 86
Died

Worked with most

Family and influences

Spouse
- Ruth Gordon
- Marian Seldes

Nothing recorded for: Partner, Parents, Children, Siblings, Influenced by, Studied under, Taught.

Photos

Photo:photographer-Eileen Darby/Graphic House Public domain

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Personal details

Nationalities: United States
Languages: English
Years active: 1939–
Instruments: saxophone
Education: American Academy of Dramatic Arts, James Madison High School