Biography

Nicholas Kazan was born on September 15, 1945 in New York, USA. He is a writer and producer, known for Fallen (1998), Reversal of Fortune (1990) and The Whole Truth (2016). He has been married to Robin Swicord since 1983. They have two children.

Son of director Elia Kazan and Molly Kazan.

Father of Zoe Kazan.

Brother of Chris Kazan, Leo Kazan, Judy K. Morris and Katharine Athena Kazan.

Ex-stepson of Barbara Loden.

[on screen-writing] If we refuse to make destructive changes, why are we considered 'difficult' rather than 'principled and passionate'? Why are we not considered experts, both in general and, most especially, on the distinct universe of the script which we have written?

The next time someone reads your script and either really hates something that you know works, or makes cavalier and foolish suggestions - perhaps you should ask them 'Did you ever hear a song for the first time and hate it and then, two weeks later, find yourself singing it?'