
Personal Info
Known For
Writing
Born
May 9, 1917
Died
March 27, 2013 (age 95)
Place of Birth
New York City, New York, USA
Fay Kanin
Biography
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.
Known For

TV
The Mike Douglas Show
Self
1961

Film
Rich and Famous
Professor Fields
1981

Film
A Double Life
Actress in "Othello"
1947

Film
Reel Herstory: The Real Story of Reel Women
Self
2014

Film
Without Lying Down: Frances Marion and the Power of Women in Hollywood
Self
2000

Film
Tell Me Where It Hurts
Jane
1974

Film
On Cukor
Self
2000

Film
Screenwriters on Screenwriting
2008
Filmography
2014FilmReel Herstory: The Real Story of Reel Womenas Self2008FilmScreenwriters on Screenwriting2000FilmOn Cukoras Self2000FilmWithout Lying Down: Frances Marion and the Power of Women in Hollywoodas Self1981FilmRich and Famousas Professor Fields1974FilmTell Me Where It Hurtsas Jane1961TVThe Mike Douglas Showas Self1947FilmA Double Lifeas Actress in "Othello"