Gene Saks
Biography
Gene Saks works in directing. Born November 8, 1921 in New York City, New York, USA. Died March 28, 2015. Archytele tracks 23 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
23 titles- Barrymore (2012) Executive Producer
- Deconstructing Harry (1997) as Harry's Father
- Bye Bye Birdie (1995) Director
- Nobody's Fool (1994) as Wirf Wirfley
- I.Q. (1994) as Boris Podolsky
- The Good Policeman (1991)
- A Fine Romance (1991) Director
- Law & Order (1990) as Carl Samuel
- Funny (1988) as Self
- Brighton Beach Memoirs (1986) Director
- The Goodbye People (1984) as Marcus Soloway
- Lovesick (1983) as Mr. Houseman, Frantic Patient
- The One and Only (1978) as Sidney Seltzer
- The Prisoner of Second Avenue (1975) as Harry Edison
- Mame (1974) Director
- Last of the Red Hot Lovers (1972) Director
- Cactus Flower (1969) Director
- The Odd Couple (1968) Director
- Barefoot in the Park (1967) Director
- A Thousand Clowns (1965) as Leo
- The Dybbuk (1960) as Mikoel
- Three Plays by Tennessee Williams (1958) as Bob Harper (Segment "The Last of My Solid Gold Watches")
- Playwrights '56 (1955)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Gene Saks best known for?
Gene Saks is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Deconstructing Harry (1997), Bye Bye Birdie (1995), Nobody's Fool (1994), I.Q. (1994).
When and where was Gene Saks born?
Gene Saks was born on November 8, 1921 in New York City, New York, USA. They passed away on March 28, 2015.
How many credits does Gene Saks have?
Gene Saks has accumulated over 23 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1955 to 2012.
What is Gene Saks's background in cinema and television?
Gene Saks (born Jean Michael Saks; November 8, 1921 – March 28, 2015) was an American director and actor. As a stage director, he was nominated for seven Tony Awards, winning three for his direction of I Love My Wife, Brighton Beach Memoirs, and Biloxi Blues.
Gene Saks by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Deconstructing Harry (1997) as Harry's Father — aged about 75
- Law & Order (1990) as Carl Samuel — aged about 68
- Nobody's Fool (1994) as Wirf Wirfley — aged about 72
- A Thousand Clowns (1965) as Leo — aged about 43
- The Prisoner of Second Avenue (1975) as Harry Edison — aged about 53
- Playwrights '56 (1955) — aged about 33
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