Fay Kanin (1917-2013)

Birthplace:
New York City, New York, USA

Born:
May 9, 1917

Died:
March 27, 2013

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.

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Associate Producer:
1975  Hustling

Co-Producer:
1975  Hustling
1980  Friendly Fire

Producer:
1975  Hustling
1980  Friendly Fire
1980  Fun and Games
1984  Heartsounds

Screenplay:
1942  Sunday Punch
1952  My Pal Gus
1956  The Opposite Sex
1961  The Right Approach
1962  The Swordsman of Siena
1975  Hustling
1980  Friendly Fire
1980  Fun and Games
1984  Heartsounds

Story:
1942  Sunday Punch
1952  My Pal Gus
1956  The Opposite Sex
1961  The Right Approach
1962  The Swordsman of Siena
1975  Hustling
1980  Friendly Fire
1980  Fun and Games
1984  Heartsounds

Teleplay:
1942  Sunday Punch
1952  My Pal Gus
1956  The Opposite Sex
1961  The Right Approach
1962  The Swordsman of Siena
1975  Hustling
1980  Friendly Fire
1980  Fun and Games
1984  Heartsounds

Theatre Play:
1942  Sunday Punch
1951  Goodbye, My Fancy
1952  My Pal Gus
1956  The Opposite Sex
1961  The Right Approach
1962  The Swordsman of Siena
1964  The Outrage
1975  Hustling
1980  Friendly Fire
1980  Fun and Games
1984  Heartsounds

Writer:
1942  Sunday Punch
1951  Goodbye, My Fancy
1952  My Pal Gus
1954  Rhapsody
1956  The Opposite Sex
1958  Teacher's Pet
1960  Play of the Week: Rashomon
1961  The Right Approach
1962  The Swordsman of Siena
1964  The Outrage
1972  Heat of Anger
1974  Tell Me Where It Hurts
1975  Hustling
1980  Friendly Fire
1980  Fun and Games
1984  Heartsounds

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