Garson Kanin
This article needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. (June 2012) Garson Kanin Kanin and wife Ruth Gordon in 1946. Born (1912-11-24)November 24, 1912 Rochester, New York, U.S. Died March 13, 1999(1999-03-13) (aged 86) New York City, New York, U.S. Years active 1939-1993 Spouse(s) Ruth Gordon (1942-1985; her death) Marian Seldes (1990-1999; his death) Garson Kanin (November 24, 1912 – March 13, 1999) was a prolific American writer and director of plays and films.