Born in Rochester, NY. Brother of Garson Kanin. A former commercial artist and musician, he began writing screenplays in the late 1930s. He often collaborated with his wife, Fay Kanin, and directed one rather good film, WHEN I GROW UP (1951). He also produced A DOUBLE LIFE (1948).  Writing (Original Screenplay) 1942: WOMAN OF THE YEAR (w. Ring Lardner, Jr.)  Nominated for Writing (Best Story or Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen) 1958: TEACHER'S PET (w. Fay Kanin) 2 nominations, 1 Award