Theatre director.
Was nominated for Broadway's Tony Award five times: as Best Director (Musical), in 1969 for "Promises, Promises;" in 1979 for "They're Playing Our Song;" and in 1981 for "Woman of the Year;" as Best Director (Dramatic), in 1970 for "Last of the Red Hot Lovers;" and as Best Director (Play), in 1978 for "Deathtrap." He never won.