Book details

  • Genre:biography & autobiography
  • Sub-genre:Personal Memoirs
  • Language:English
  • Pages:132
  • Paperback ISBN:9798317848262

Behold My Journey

By Orin Kennedy

Overview

Orin Kennedy, also known as Daniel Fuchs, was born in Brooklyn to a middle-class Jew- ish family. He attended Forest Hills High School in Queens and later majored in drama at the University of Miami. Upon re- turning to New York, Kennedy encountered an individual who greatly influenced the future course of his life. Following his graduation from the New York School of Interior Design, Dan- iel was employed by the famous designer Dorothy Draper. Aspiring to become an ac- tor, Daniel studied acting in the evenings. He auditioned for the na- tional company of The Lion in Winter, making his stage debut during the Detroit riots. Follow- ing the tour, Daniel relocated to Cincinnati, Ohio, where he adopted the stage name, Daniel Landis. He joined the Playhouse in the Park repertory ensemble, where he later taught drama. Seeking new opportunities, Daniel, now known as Orin Kennedy, relo- cated to Los Angeles to pursue a career in film acting. He sub- sequently secured a position as a television location manager, collaborating on several award- winning TV series by producers David E. Kelley and Steven Bochco. Daniel and his husband of 50 years, Bernardo Puccio, received international recogni- tion for constructing a promi- nent monument at Hollywood Forever Cemetery as their final resting place. Their award- winning documentary, An Or- dinary Couple, inspired by this decision, continues to receive Best Film Awards at festivals worldwide. He now shares his story from its beginnings, antic- ipating future memorable chapters.
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Description

Orin Kennedy, also known as Daniel Fuchs, was born in Brooklyn to a middle-class Jew- ish family. He attended Forest Hills High School in Queens and later majored in drama at the University of Miami. Upon re- turning to New York, Kennedy encountered an individual who greatly influenced the future course of his life. Following his graduation from the New York School of Interior Design, Dan- iel was employed by the famous designer Dorothy Draper. He was a lead designer for the Westinghouse Dream Home at the New York World's Fair. Still aspiring to become an ac- tor, Daniel studied acting in the evenings under the instruction of Sanford Meisner and Lee Stras- berg. He auditioned for the na- tional company of The Lion in Winter, making his stage debut during the Detroit riots. Follow- ing the tour, Daniel relocated to Cincinnati, Ohio, where he adopted the stage name, Daniel Landis. He joined the Playhouse in the Park repertory ensemble, where he later taught drama. Seeking new opportunities, Daniel, now known as Orin Kennedy, relo- cated to Los Angeles to pursue a career in film acting. He sub- sequently secured a position as a television location manager, collaborating on several award- winning TV series by producers David E. Kelley and Steven Bochco. Daniel and his husband of 50 years, Bernardo Puccio, received international recogni- tion for constructing a promi- nent monument at Hollywood Forever Cemetery as their final resting place. Their award- winning documentary, An Or- dinary Couple, inspired by this decision, continues to receive Best Film Awards at festivals worldwide. He now shares his story from its beginnings, antic- ipating future memorable chapters.
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About The Author

Born in Brooklyn, NY, Orin Kennedy, also known as Daniel Fuchs, was educated at Forest Hills High School in Queens, NYC, before attending the University of Miami in 1959. As a freshman, majoring in drama, he garnered a lead role in the Ring Theater's production of Lysistrata. Returning to NYC the following year, he met someone who helped change the course of his life by encouraging him to pursue a career in interior design. He enrolled in the New York School of Interior Design and graduated three years later, in 1963. He then received a summer scholarship at the Fontainebleau School of Music and Fine Arts. Back in Manhattan, Daniel took a position with the famed interior designer Dorothy Draper. He was assigned as design coordinator for the Westinghouse Dream Home at the 1964 World's Fair and also coordinated design projects for Dorothy Draper Enterprises at the Waldorf Astoria (NYC), Naples Community Hospital (Florida), Palmer House (Chicago), Barclay Hotel (Philadelphia), and the Inverurie Hotel (Bermuda). He also pursued acting classes in the evening with Lee Strasberg and Sanford Meisner. In 1968, Daniel resigned from his five-year position in interior design with Draper and auditioned for the national company of "The Lion in Winter," starring Walter Slezak. He made his stage debut in the role of Geoffrey on the night of the Detroit riots. Forty states later, Daniel met someone at the Fire Island Pines who changed the trajectory of his life. He returned to his design roots and joined Michael De Santis, Inc. A year later, circumstances changed, and Daniel moved to Cincinnati, Ohio. Daniel, now known as Daniel Landis, went on to become a member of Cincinnati's distinguished Playhouse in the Park repertory ensemble from 1969 to 1970, appearing in several productions, and later served as a private drama teacher. Upon reading an article in a local paper, forty students of all ages eagerly registered for his scene study classes. In 1971, Daniel decided to travel west to Los Angeles, CA, where, as Orin Kennedy, he began his TV location manager career at Charles Fries Productions (1976-1981), followed by 22 years with major production companies, including Steven Bochco and David E. Kelley Productions. Orin is a founding member of the Location Managers' Guild International and currently holds the position of Chairman Emeritus.
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