Julius Kohanyi
Canadian film director and writer (1932–2024)
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Julius Kohanyi (25 August 1932 – 13 March 2024) was a Canadian film director, television producer and writer.
Born25 August 1932
Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada
Died13 March 2024 (aged 91)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Occupations
- Film director
- television producer
- writer
Yearsactivec. 1960s–2024
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| Born | 25 August 1932 Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada |
| Died | 13 March 2024 (aged 91) Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
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| Years active | c. 1960s–2024 |
| Notable work | Summer's Children, Sprockets |
| Spouse |
Susan Kavesh (m. 1982) |
Early life
Career
Kohanyi worked at multiple jobs, including a stint as an usher in cinema, during his early career. He first directed the film The Herring Belt, in 1964. Kohanyi's career spanned over 60 years. Throughout his career, he directed over 40 films, including Summer's Children. Kohanyi was an executive producer in CBC TV Drama for two years, a post he was appointed to in 1974,[3] during which he directed Sprockets.[4] He was also a writer, being the author of a trilogy of 3 books titled "The Rad Trilogy".[5]