- Genre:biography & autobiography
- Sub-genre:Personal Memoirs
- Language:English
- Pages:132
- Paperback ISBN:9798317848262
Book details
Overview
A Special Dedication to Deborah Goldstein for being a devoted sister/friend from the moment we met 30+ years ago.
This memoir traces Orin Kennedy's multifaceted career and personal life. Also known as Daniel Fuchs and Daniel Landis, he was born in Brooklyn, NY. His early life led from drama studies at the University of Miami to a swift pivot to interior design in New York City. After graduating from the New York School of Interior Design and working under famed Dorothy Draper, Kennedy coordinated high-profile projects, including the Westinghouse Dream Home at the 1964 World's Fair and several landmark hotels. Alongside his design career, Kennedy pursued acting, studying under renowned teachers and making his stage debut in The Lion in Winter. He went on to significant theater roles and taught drama in Cincinnati, Ohio. He later moved to Los Angeles, where he shifted into television as a location manager for major production companies. Kennedy grew up in 1950s and 60s America, at a time when the simple act of going to a gay bar was still a crime. Despite the challenges he faced coming out in pre-Stonewall America, Orin persevered and stayed true to himself.
Description
Orin Kennedy’s life is a tapestry of reinvention, artistry, and resilience. His journey threads through theater, interior design, and Hollywood, as he continually embraced new identities and fearlessly followed his passions. Kennedy confronted every challenge with unwavering determination. His story unfolds across cities and decades—from Brooklyn to the television studios of Los Angeles, where he helped shape TV history as a location manager for acclaimed producers. Alongside his husband of fifty years, Bernardo Puccio, Kennedy’s life and partnership became the focus of the acclaimed documentary An Ordinary Couple, celebrated at film festivals worldwide. In a country mired in politics, Kennedy’s story speaks to the basic human need to be recognized, loved, and respected. It invites us to follow the extraordinary journey of a man who never stopped pursuing new dreams.
