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Gene Saks (born Jean Michael Saks; November 8, 1921 – March 28, 2015) was an American stage and film director, as well as an actor. An inductee of the American Theater Hall of Fame, his acting career beginning with a debut on Broadway in 1949. As a director, he was nominated for seven Tony Awards, winning three for his direction of I Love My Wife, Brighton Beach Memoirs and Biloxi Blues. He also directed a number of films during his career. He was married to Bea Arthur from 1950 until 1978, and subsequently to Keren Saks, from 1980 to his death in 2015.

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Born	Gene Saks 8 November 1921 New York City, New York, USA
Died	28 March 2015 (aged 93) East Hampton, New York, U.S.
Zodiac	Scorpio
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Bea Arthur 1922-2009 American actress and comedian · m. 1950; div. 1978 info edit

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Annabelle info 1st child with Keren Saks Female - Celebrity Baby

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Matthew Phillip Saks info 2nd child with Bea Arthur Male b. 14 Jul 1961 Age: 63 1961- American, Actor

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Daniel A. Saks info 3rd child with Bea Arthur Male b. 8 May 1964 Age: 61 1964- American, Art Department

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