Biography
Herbert Kenwith (July 14, 1917 – January 30, 2008) was an American television writer, director and producer.
Born in New Jersey. He directed several dozen episodes of many American television series, working often with Norman Lear. They include 9 to 5 (1986), Gimme a Break! (1981), Private Benjamin (1981), Bosom Buddies (1980), Diff'rent Strokes (1978), Me and Maxx (1980), Good Times (1974), Sanford and Son (1972), The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970), Love, American Style (1969), and Star Trek (1969). He began his television career directing soap operas, including the first episode of The Young and the Restless.
Kenwith began his career appearing in Broadway shows, including “I Remember Mama” (with Marlon Brando, in his Broadway debut), later becoming a theater director and producer. According to his obituary, he was "Broadway’s youngest producer", earning praise for “Me and Molly”. For six years, Kenwith also helmed dozens of shows at McCarter Theatre for the summer stock program at Princeton University, directing many well-known actors.He died from complications of prostate cancer at his home in Los Angeles.
Filmography
all 32
Director 29
TV Shows 27
Movies 5
self 3
Joan Crawford: The Ultimate Movie Star (2002)
Joan Crawford: Always the Star (1996)
Mae West and the Men Who Knew Her (1994)
Amen (1986)
It's Your Move (1984)
Nine to Five (1982)
Gimme a Break! (1981)
Mr. Merlin (1981)
Private Benjamin (1981)
Aloha Paradise (1981)
The Brady Brides (1981)
Bosom Buddies (1980)
Too Close for Comfort (1980)
Here's Boomer (1980)
Joe's World (1979)
Diff'rent Strokes (1978)
Grandpa Goes to Washington (1978)
One Day at a Time (1975)
That's My Mama (1974)
Hard Day at Blue Nose (1974)
Good Times (1974)
Shadow of Fear (1974)
Temperatures Rising (1972)
Sanford and Son (1972)
The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970)
Strange Paradise (1969)
Love, American Style (1969)
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (1969)
Here's Lucy (1968)
The Name of the Game (1968)
Star Trek (1966)
Suspicion (1957)
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Known ForDirecting
GenderMale
Birthday1917-07-14
Deathday2008-01-30 (90 years old)
Birth PlaceNew Jersey, United States of America
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
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