Name Herbert Kenwith | Role Television Director | |
Born July 14, 1917 New Jersey Occupation Writer, Director, Producer Died January 30, 2008, Los Angeles, California, United States | ||
Herbert Kenwith (July 14, 1917 – January 30, 2008), sometimes credited as Herb Kenwith, was a television writer, director and producer.
He directed several dozen episodes of many American television series, working often with Norman Lear. They include Nine to Five (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), Mary Tyler Moore (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 at home in Century City after being stricken with prostate cancer.