Elia Kazan; September 7, 1909 – September 28, 2003) was a Greek-American director, producer, writer and actor, described by The New York Times as "one of the most honored and influential directors in Broadway and Hollywood history". He was born in Constantinople, to Cappadocian Greek parents. After attending Williams College and then the Yale School of Drama, he acted professionally for eight years, later joining the Group Theatre in 1932, and co-founded the Actors Studio in 1947.
You have to remind people of their own struggles. It's a responsibility.
- Elia KazanThe writer, when he is also an artist, is someone who admits what others don't dare reveal.
- Elia KazanWritingThe essence of the stage is concentration and penetration. Of the screen action, movement, sweep.
- Elia KazanWhatever hysteria exists is inflamed by mystery, suspicion and secrecy. Hard and exact facts will cool it.
- Elia Kazan