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Gene Saks has played roles as Director, Performer.

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Gene Saks

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Gene Saks is a Broadway performer. Explore their Broadway credits, shows, and songs below.

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About

Born Jean Michael Saks on November 8, 1921, in New York City, Gene Saks was the son of Morris Saks and the former Beatrix Leukowitz. After studying at Cornell, he served in the Navy during World War II, then trained as an actor at the New School for Social Research and the Actors Studio. He played a key role in establishing a theater cooperative at the Cherry Lane Theater before transitioning mid-career from acting to directing. On Broadway, he directed eight of Neil Simon's plays. His first marriage, to Bea Arthur, produced two sons, Daniel and Matthew. He later married Keren Victoria Ettlinger, with whom he had a daughter, Annabelle.

Film credits include Nobody's Fool, The Odd Couple, Deconstructing Harry, Barefoot in the Park, Cactus Flower, Mame, and The One and Only. Television credits include Law & Order, Bachelor Father, Mike Hammer, The United States Steel Hour, Kraft Theatre, and You Are There.

Broadway theater marquees were dimmed in his honor on April 1, 2015.

Personal Details

Born: November 8, 1921
Hometown: New York, New York, USA
Died: March 28, 2015

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Gene Saks?: Gene Saks is a Broadway performer. Born Jean Michael Saks on November 8, 1921, in New York City, Gene Saks was the son of Morris Saks and the former Beatrix Leukowitz. After studying at Cornell, he served in the Navy during World War II, then trained as an actor at the New School for Social Research and the Actors Studio. He played a ...
What roles has Gene Saks played?: Gene Saks has played roles as Director, Performer.
Can I see Gene Saks at Sing with the Stars?: Sing with the Stars hosts invite only karaoke nights with real Broadway performers in NYC. Request an invite and let us know you'd love to sing with Gene Saks. The more people who request someone, the more likely we are to make it happen.

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Director Performer

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