Obituary of Elia Kazan

Elia Kazan

Elia Kazan (born September 7, 1909 in Istanbul, Turkey) was a film director, film actor, and screenwriter who was best known for being described by many as “one of the most honored and influential directors in Broadway and Hollywood History.” Elia died on September 28, 2003 and his death was possibly because of natural causes. He died at age 94.

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Elia Kazan Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Kazan, Elia
Common Name: Elia Kazan
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Istanbul, Turkey
Birth Date: September 07, 1909
Age: 94 (at death)
Occupations:
Active Years: 1934-1976

Religion: Greek Orthodox
Net Worth: $10 million
Nationality: Turkish
Favorite Food: Lays Ripple Chips
Favorite Color: Sky Blue
Favorite Scent: Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Favorite Actor: Margot Robbie

Elia's Family Tree

Birth Name: Elias Kazantzoglou
Father: George Kazanjoglou
Mother: Athena Kazanjoglou
Spouse/Partner:

Molly Kazan (married 1931-1963, her death)
Barbara Loden (married 1967-1980, her death)
Frances Kazan (married 1982-2003, his death)

Son(s):

Nicholas Kazan (born September 15, 1945)
Leo Kazan
Chris Kazan (1938-1991)
Marco Kazan

Daughter(s):

Katharine Kazan
Judy Kazan

Death Notice:

Date: September 28 2003 at age 94
Place: Manhattan, New York, United States
Cause of Death: Natural causes

Category Tags:

Film Director Film Actor Screenwriter Turkish Born on September 7th Born in 1909 Died in 2003 Died at age 94 Died from Natural causes

Quotable Quotes:

"Elia Kazan was a pioneering filmmaker and an influential figure in American theatre, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire generations. (V)"

"Elia Kazan had a prolific professional life as a director, producer, and actor, creating groundbreaking works such as "A Streetcar Named Desire" and "On the Waterfront", and his legacy continues to be celebrated in the film industry today. Sadly, his death was influenced by controversy surrounding his testimony during the McCarthy-era communist investigations. (V)"

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