| John Kohn | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1925 New York City, New York |
| Died | (aged 76) Sherman Oaks, California |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Movie producer and writer film executive |
| Spouse | Barbara Jaffe |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | Sam Jaffe (father-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).
Biography
Kohn was born to a Jewish family, the son of a New York rabbi. During World War II, he flew 36 missions as a tail gunner in the United States Army Air Forces. 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 divorced from actress Amanda Pays) and Susan Kohn Levine. He died on March 4, 2002, of cancer at his home in Sherman Oaks, California.
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 |
References
- ^ "J. Kohn, 76; Movie Producer, Writer for Film and Television". Los Angeles Times, May 11, 2002
- ^ Variety: "John Kohn – Oscar-nominated writer-producer and production executive" May 8, 2002
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