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John Kohn

1925 – 2002

American screenwriter

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About John Kohn

Lived 1925 – 2002 (aged 76). John Kohn was an American screenwriter, film producer and producer.

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

Biography Kohn was born to a Jewish family, the son of a New York rabbi. He died on March 4, 2002, of cancer at his home in Sherman Oaks, California.

Filmography

Gruen Guild Theatre (1951) – writer Front Page Detective (1951) – writer Rebound (1952) – writer Campbell Summer Soundstage (1952) – writer Biff Baker, U.S.A (1952) – writer The Dennis Day Show (1954) – writer Father Knows Best (1955) – writer It's a Great Life (1955) – writer The Adventures of Hiram Holiday (1955) – writer The Ford Television Theatre (1957) – writer The Ann Sothern Show (1958–1959) – writer Bachelor Father (1959) – writer The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis (1960) – writer Reach for Glory (1962) – producer / writer Siege of the Saxons (1963) – writer The Collector (1965) – writer Caprice (1967) – writer Fathom (1967) – producer The Magus (1968) – producer Figures in a Landscape (1970) – producer The Strange Vengeance of Rosalie (1972) – producer The Wrath of God (1972) – producer Theatre of Blood (1973) – producer Golden Girl (1979) – writer Racing with the Moon (1984) – producer Shanghai Surprise (1986) – producer

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Peter Kohn (director)

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Kohn?

American screenwriter (1925-2002)

When was John Kohn born?

John Kohn was born on 7 November 1925 in New York City.

When did John Kohn die?

John Kohn died on 4 May 2002 in Sherman Oaks.

What was John Kohn's occupation?

John Kohn was a screenwriter, film producer and producer.

What nationality was John Kohn?

John Kohn was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Kohn

· Wikidata: Q21994172

· DBpedia: John Kohn

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