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Gene Saks (born Jean Michael Saks; November 8, 1921 – March 28, 2015) was an American director and actor. As a stage director, he was nominated for seven Tony Awards, winning three for his direction of I Love My Wife, Brighton Beach Memoirs, and Biloxi Blues. Description above from the Wikipedia article Gene Saks, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Gene Saks was an American actor and director best known for his influential work in Broadway theatre and his subsequent transitions of stage plays to film.
He is widely recognized for directing hit film adaptations including The Odd Couple and Barefoot in the Park, as well as winning multiple Tony Awards for his stage direction.
His output primarily focused on comedic stage plays and bringing those theatrical works to a wider audience through film adaptations.
He was an inductee of the American Theater Hall of Fame.