John Kohn
John Kohn | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1925 |
| Died | (aged 76) |
| Nationality | United States |
| Occupation(s) | Movie producer and writer film executive |
| Spouse | Barbara Jaffe |
| Children | Peter Kohn Susan Kohn Levine |
| Family | Sam Jaffe (father-in-law) Amanda Pays (former daughter-in-law) |
John Kohn (1925 – May 4, 2002) was an American writer and producer who also served as head of production for EMI (1979–1983).[1]
Biography
Kohn was born to a Jewish family, the son of a New York rabbi.[1] During World War II, he flew 36 missions as a tail gunner in the United States Army Air Forces.[1] After his service, he graduated with a B.A. from UCLA.
Personal life
In 1953, he married Barbara Jaffe, the daughter of agent-producer Sam Jaffe; they had two children, director Peter Kohn (who is married and divorced from actress Amanda Pays) and Susan Kohn Levine.[2] He died on March 4, 2002 of cancer at his home in Sherman Oaks, California.[2]
Filmography
- Gruen Guild Theatre (1951) – writer
- Front Page Detective (1951) – writer
- Rebound (1952) – writer
- Campbell Summer Soundstage (1952) – writer
- Biff Baker, U.S.A (1952) – writer
- The Dennis Day Show (1954) – writer
- Father Knows Best (1955) – writer
- It's a Great Life (1955) – writer
- The Adventures of Hiram Holiday (1955) – writer
- The Ford Television Theatre (1957) – writer
- The Ann Sothern Show (1958–1959) – writer
- Bachelor Father (1959) – writer
- The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis (1960) – writer
- Reach for Glory (1962) – producer / writer
- Siege of the Saxons (1963) – writer
- The Collector (1965) – writer
- Caprice (1967) – writer
- Fathom (1967) – producer
- The Magus (1968) – producer
- Figures in a Landscape (1970) – producer
- The Strange Vengeance of Rosalie (1972) – producer
- The Wrath of God (1972) – producer
- Theatre of Blood (1973) – producer
- Golden Girl (1979) – writer
- Racing with the Moon (1984) – producer
- Shanghai Surprise (1986) – producer
Awards
| Awards | Title | Movie | Year | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy Awards | Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium | The Collector | 1966 | Nominee |
| Golden Globes | Best Screenplay | The Collector | 1966 | Nominee |
| Writers Guild of America Awards | Best Written American Drama | The Collector | 1966 | Nominee |
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