Gene Saks | |
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| Born | Jean Michael Saks November 8, 1921 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | March 28, 2015 (aged 93) East Hampton, New York, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1949–2015 |
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| Children | 3 |
Gene Saks (born Jean Michael Saks; November 8, 1921 – March 28, 2015) was an American director and actor. 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.