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).
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 May 10, 2025 )Carol E Tweedie
( Mar 29, 1958 to May 10, 2025 )
Parents
- Richard Marshall Korty
- Mary Elizabeth Van Cleave
Relatives
- Doug Korty (Sibling)
Biography
Career
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1988
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2004
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{"id":162819,"title":"The Animators","year":"1982","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-animators","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_162819.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_162819.jpg"},"released":1}
1982
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2009

Miracle in a Box: A Piano Reborn as Director
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1999

Gift of Love: The Daniel Huffman Story as Director
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1998

Oklahoma City: A Survivor's Story as Director
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1997

Ms. Scrooge as Director
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1995

Redwood Curtain as Director
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1994

A Son's Promise as Director
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Getting Out as Director
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1993

Children of the Mist as Director
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1992

Deadly Matrimony as Director
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1991

Keeping Secrets as Director
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Line of Fire: The Morris Dees Story as Director
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Long Road Home as Director
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1989

Cast the First Stone as Director
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1988

Winnie as Director
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1987

Eye on the Sparrow as Director
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Baby Girl Scott as Director
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1986

Resting Place as Director
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1985

The Ewok Adventure as Director
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1984

Second Sight: A Love Story as Director
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1983

Twice Upon a Time as Director, Screenplay, Story
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The Haunting Passion as Director
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1980

A Christmas Without Snow as Director
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1978

Oliver's Story as Director, Screenplay
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Forever as Director
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1977
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1976

Farewell to Manzanar as Director, Writer
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Alex & the Gypsy as Director
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1974

The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman as Director
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The Music School as Director, Writer
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1973

Go Ask Alice as Director
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Class of '63 as Director
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1972

The People as Director
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1968

Riverrun as Director, Writer
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1967

Funnyman as Director, Writer
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1966

The Crazy-Quilt as Director, Writer