Gene Saks
American stage and film director (1921–2015)
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Gene Saks 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.
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- Tony Award for Best Direction of a Play
- Tony Award for Best Direction of a Play
- Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical
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