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Fay Kanin

Writing Born May 9, 1917 Died Mar 27, 2013 New York City, New York, USA 28 credits
28
Total Credits
1942–2014
73 Years Career Span
7
Vault Titles
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Key Co-Stars

Biography

Fay Kanin works in writing. Born May 9, 1917 in New York City, New York, USA. Died March 27, 2013. Archytele tracks 28 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Career timeline

Reel Herstory: The Real Story of Reel Women
Screenwriters on Screenwriting
Without Lying Down: Frances Marion and the Power of Women in HollywoodOn Cukor
Heartsounds · ProducerHeartsounds · Writer
Rich and Famous
Friendly Fire · Co-ProducerFriendly Fire · TeleplayFun and Games · Producer
Hustling · WriterHustling · Associate Producer
Tell Me Where It HurtsTell Me Where It Hurts · Writer
Heat of Anger · Writer
The Outrage · Theatre Play
The Swordsman of Siena · Screenplay
The Mike Douglas ShowThe Right Approach · Screenplay
Play of the Week: Rashomon · Writer
Teacher's Pet · Writer
The Opposite Sex · Screenplay
Rhapsody · Writer
My Pal Gus · Screenplay
Goodbye, My Fancy · Theatre Play
A Double Life
Sunday Punch · StorySunday Punch · Screenplay

Full Filmography

28 titles
  • Reel Herstory: The Real Story of Reel Women (2014) as Self
  • Screenwriters on Screenwriting (2008)
  • Without Lying Down: Frances Marion and the Power of Women in Hollywood (2000) as Self
  • On Cukor (2000) as Self
  • Heartsounds (1984) Producer
  • Heartsounds (1984) Writer
  • Rich and Famous (1981) as Professor Fields
  • Friendly Fire (1980) Co-Producer
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  • Friendly Fire (1980) Teleplay
  • Fun and Games (1980) Producer
  • Hustling (1975) Writer
  • Hustling (1975) Associate Producer
  • Tell Me Where It Hurts (1974) as Jane
  • Tell Me Where It Hurts (1974) Writer
  • Heat of Anger (1972) Writer
  • The Outrage (1964) Theatre Play
  • The Swordsman of Siena (1962) Screenplay
  • The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
  • The Right Approach (1961) Screenplay
  • Play of the Week: Rashomon (1960) Writer
  • Teacher's Pet (1958) Writer
  • The Opposite Sex (1956) Screenplay
  • Rhapsody (1954) Writer
  • My Pal Gus (1952) Screenplay
  • Goodbye, My Fancy (1951) Theatre Play
  • A Double Life (1947) as Actress in "Othello"
  • Sunday Punch (1942) Story
  • Sunday Punch (1942) Screenplay

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Fay Kanin best known for?

Fay Kanin is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Rich and Famous (1981), The Outrage (1964), The Italian Job (1969), Teacher's Pet (1958).

When and where was Fay Kanin born?

Fay Kanin was born on May 9, 1917 in New York City, New York, USA. They passed away on March 27, 2013.

How many credits does Fay Kanin have?

Fay Kanin has accumulated over 28 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1942 to 2014.

What is Fay Kanin's background in cinema and television?

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.

Fay Kanin by the numbers

28credits
27films
1TV series
1942–2014active years

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