Background
Kane, Michael Joseph was born on July 9, 1922 in New York City. Son of Max and Sophie (Kuznets) Cohen.
Kane, Michael Joseph was born on July 9, 1922 in New York City. Son of Max and Sophie (Kuznets) Cohen.
Student, King-Smith Playhouse and School of Theatre Arts, 1939-1941.
Actor, stage manager in Mister Roberts, Leland Hayward Prodns., New York City, 1947-1951; stage manager, associate director, Columbia Broadcasting System-television, Hollywood, California, 1951-1953; freelance director, Art Linkletter's House Party, Hollywood, 1953-1970; director, producer, various commercials, Hollywood, 1957-1985; producer, director, Can You Top This?, Hollywood, 1969-1970; lecturer television/film writing, cable television production, directing for the camera, California State University, Fullerton, 1987-1992. Member Radio and television Dirs. Guild, 1952-1958; co-founder The Fullerton Acting Laboratory, 1992.
Served as staff sergeant United States Army Air Force, 1942-1946. Member American Federation television and Radio Artists, SAG, Society Stage Dirs. and Choreographers, Actors Equity Association, Dirs. Guild American (trustee DGA producers pension and health plans). M C.
Married Winifred June Fay, October 1, 1947 (divorced 1972). Children: Amy Lynn, Jennifer Annual.