Age | 93 (age at death) |
Birthday | 8 November, 1921 |
Birthplace | New York City, New York, USA |
Died | 28 March, 2015 |
Place of Death | East Hampton, New York, U.S. |
Hair Color | Grey |
Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
Nationality | American |
Occupation | Actor |
Claim to Fame | California Suite |
Gene Saks (born Jean Michael Saks; November 8, 1921 – March 28, 2015) was an American stage and film director, as well as an actor. An inductee of the American Theater Hall of Fame, his acting career beginning with a debut on Broadway 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.