John Kohn (1925 – May 4, 2002) was an American writer and producer who also served as head of production for EMI (1979–1983).[1]

John Kohn
Born1925
Died (aged 76)
NationalityAmerican
Occupation(s)Movie producer and writer
film executive
SpouseBarbara Jaffe
Children2
RelativesSam Jaffe (father-in-law)

Biography

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Kohn was born to a Jewish family, the son of a New York rabbi.[1] During World War II, he flew 36 missions as a tail gunner in the United States Army Air Forces.[1] After his service, he graduated with a B.A. from UCLA.

Personal life

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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.[2] He died on March 4, 2002, of cancer at his home in Sherman Oaks, California.[2]

Filmography

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Awards

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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

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