John Korty

John Korty

Deceased · Born: Jun 22, 1936 · Died: Mar 9, 2022

Personal Details

BornJun 22, 1936 Lafayette, Indiana, USA
Spouse
  • Jane Silvia

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Mar 9, 2022 )
  • Beulah Chang Korty

    ( Jan 16, 1966 to Dec 2, 2025 )
  • Carol E Tweedie

    ( Mar 29, 1958 to Dec 2, 2025 )
Parents
  • Richard Marshall Korty
  • Mary Elizabeth Van Cleave
Relatives
  • Doug Korty (Sibling)

Biography

John Korty, a renowned director and writer, emerged into the world on June 22, 1936, in Lafayette, Indiana, USA, a place that would forever hold a special significance in his life's journey. He would go on to make a lasting impact in the world of cinema, leaving behind a legacy that would be cherished by many. His notable works include the critically acclaimed films "Who Are the DeBolts?" and "Where Did They Get Nineteen Kids?" (1977),as well as "The Music School" (1974) and "Farewell to Manzanar" (1976).

Career

1997
Ms. Scrooge
Ms. Scrooge as Director
1995
1994
Getting Out
Getting Out as Director
1993
1992
1991
Long Road Home
Long Road Home as Director
1989
1988
Winnie
Winnie as Director
1987
1986
Resting Place
Resting Place as Director
1985
1983
Twice Upon a Time
Twice Upon a Time as Director, Story, Screenplay
1978
Oliver's Story
Oliver's Story as Director, Screenplay
Forever
Forever as Director
1976
Farewell to Manzanar
Farewell to Manzanar as Director, Writer
The Music School
The Music School as Director, Writer
1973
Go Ask Alice
Go Ask Alice as Director
Class of '63
Class of '63 as Director
1972
The People
The People as Director
1968
Riverrun
Riverrun as Director, Writer
1967
Funnyman
Funnyman as Director, Writer
1966
The Crazy-Quilt
The Crazy-Quilt as Director, Writer