Gene Saks
Director
Gene Saks
Director
Gene Saks, who directed numerous works by Neil Simon, both on stage and on screen, winning Tony Awards for three of his efforts, died March 28 of pneumonia in East Hampton, NY. He was 93.
Read Full Obituary- Also known as: Jean Michael Saks
- Born: Nov 8, 1921 in New York, New York
- Death: Mar 28, 2015 in East Hampton, NY
Roles (33)
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Barrymore (1997) Opened Mar 25, 1997 |
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Jake's Women (1992) Opened Mar 24, 1992 |
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Lost in Yonkers (1991) Opened Feb 21, 1991 |
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Rumors (1988) Opened Nov 17, 1988 |
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A Month of Sundays (1987) Opened Apr 16, 1987 |
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Broadway Bound (1986) Opened Dec 4, 1986 |
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Rags (1986) Opened Aug 21, 1986 |
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The Odd Couple (1985) Opened Jun 11, 1985 |
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Biloxi Blues (1985) Opened Mar 28, 1985 |
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Awards
| Drama Desk Award | |||
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| 1987 | Outstanding Director of a Play | Broadway Bound | Nominee |
| 1985 | Outstanding Director of a Play | Biloxi Blues | Nominee |
| 1977 | Outstanding Director of a Musical | I Love My Wife | Nominee |
| 1975 | Outstanding Director of a Play | Same Time, Next Year | Nominee |
| Outer Critics Circle | |||
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| 1991 | Outstanding Director | Lost in Yonkers | Winner |
| Tony Award | |||
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| 1991 | Best Direction of a Play | Lost in Yonkers | Nominee |
| 1985 | Best Direction of a Play | Biloxi Blues | Winner |
| 1983 | Best Direction of a Play | Brighton Beach Memoirs | Winner |
| 1977 | Best Direction of a Musical | I Love My Wife | Winner |
| 1975 | Best Direction of a Play | Same Time, Next Year | Nominee |
| 1966 | Best Direction of a Musical | Mame | Nominee |
| 1965 | Best Direction of a Musical | Half a Sixpence | Nominee |
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