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Elia Kazan, born Elias Kazantzoglou, was an influential American film and theatre director, producer, screenwriter, and actor. Kazan was born in Constantinople, Ottoman Empire (now Istanbul, Turkey), to Cappadocian Greek parents who moved to the United States in 1913. He was educated at Williams College, Yale University, and the Juilliard School and began his acting career in 1934. He later co-founded the Actors Studio in 1947 and introduced "Method Acting" to his actors' studio under the direction of Lee Strasberg. Known for his detailed and socially conscious films, Kazan directed a series of groundbreaking films that often reflected his personal experiences or social issues close to his heart. His films include _Gentleman's Agreement_, _Pinky_, _A Streetcar Named Desire_, _On the Waterfront_, and _East of Eden_. His professional career, however, was marked by controversy due to his decision to testify as a "friendly witness" before the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) in 1952, during the height of the Hollywood blacklist. Despite the negative reactions to his decision, Kazan continued to be a significant influence in the film industry, with his work often praised for its psychological realism and complex characters.
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