John Kohn

Birth Name:

Jonathan Kohn

Birth Place:

New York City, New York, United States

Profession

Writer, Producer

His film "The Collector" garnered him a Golden Globe nomination for Best Screenplay, as well as an Oscar nomination for Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium
In the early 1950's he began his career as a radio writer and later moved into TV, writing small-screen staples
After moving to Paris and writing for Art Buchwald, he produced his first film "Reach for Glory" in 1963
He became head of production for EMI productions and worked with them for four years as an independent producer, producing "Racing With the Moon" and "Shanghai Surprise․"
His son is Peter Kohn, popular assistant director and producer for films such as the "Pirates of the Caribbean" series

1966Oscar - Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium:Nominated
1966Golden Globe - Best Screenplay:Nominated
1966WGA Award (Screen) - Best Written American Drama:Nominated
1986Stinker Award - Worst Picture:Nominated
1987Razzie Award - Worst Picture:Nominated
1987Razzie Award - Worst Screenplay:Nominated

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