Gene Saks - Directing Profile Photo

Personal Info

Profession
Director
Gender
Male
Birthday
November 8, 1921
Died
March 28, 2015 (at 93 years old)
Place of Birth
New York City, New York, USA
Popularity
2.0
Available Movies
2 released

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Gene Saks

Also known as: ジーン・ァックス, Jean Michael Saks, Saks, Jean Michael, 1921-2015, Saks Jean Michael 19212015

Director New York City, New York, USA 28
3 Awards

About Gene Saks

Gene Saks was born on 8 November 1921 in New York City, New York, USA. Gene Saks passed away on 28 March 2015 at the age of 93. We have 2 films with Gene Saks available. Among Gene Saks's most popular films: The Odd Couple, Barefoot in the Park.

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.

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Fun Facts About Gene Saks

An inductee of the American Theater Hall of Fame, his acting career began with a Broadway debut in 1949.

As a director, he was nominated for seven Tony Awards, winning three for his direction of I Love My Wife, Brighton Beach Memoirs and Biloxi Blues.

He also directed a number of films during his career.

He was married to Bea Arthur from 1950 until 1978, and subsequently to Keren Saks from 1980 to his death in 2015.

Best Known Films of Gene Saks

The Odd Couple
The Odd Couple
1968
Barefoot in the Park
Barefoot in the Park
1967

Career Statistics - Gene Saks

2
Total Credits
2
Years Active
1967 - 1968
7.3
Avg. Movie Rating
2.0
Popularity Score
Role Breakdown
Director: 2
Top Genres
Comedy (2) Romance (1)

Awards & Nominations Gene Saks

3
Wins
4
Nominations

Frequent Co-Stars of Gene Saks

Robert Redford
Robert Redford
1 film together
Jane Fonda
Jane Fonda
1 film together
Walter Matthau
Walter Matthau
1 film together
John Fiedler
John Fiedler
1 film together
Jack Lemmon
Jack Lemmon
1 film together

Best Movies with Gene Saks

A curated selection of their most acclaimed roles.

The Odd Couple (1968) Barefoot in the Park (1967)