(1909–2003), Turkish-born American film and theatre director; born Elia Kazanjoglous. In 1947 he co-founded the Actors' Studio in New York City, one of the leading centres of method acting. Kazan directed A Streetcar Named Desire on stage (1947) and then on film (1951). Other notable films: On the Waterfront (1954) and East of Eden (1955).
Definition of Kazan, Elia in US English:
Kazan, Elia
proper nounkəˈzan
(1909–2003), US movie and theater director, born in Turkey; born Elia Kazanjoglous. In 1947, he cofounded the Actors' Studio, a leading center of method acting. He directed A Streetcar Named Desire (stage, 1947; movie, 1951). Other notable movies: On the Waterfront (1954) and East of Eden (1955).