Television Screenwriter, Playwright. He will be best remembered for penning the script for the groundbreaking TV-Miniseries "Roots" (1977), which earned him an Emmy Award (along with William Blinn). Both his parents were school teachers, he served with the United States Army during World War II and upon his return home, he studied at Columbia University. He began his career during the early years of television and wrote stories for such programs as "Lights Out" and "Goodyear Playhouse". In 1961, he won an Emmy Award for an episode of the TV series "The Defenders" titled "Blacklist" and received further nominations for "Victory at Entebbe" (1976), "Roots: The Next Generation" (1979) and "Skokie" (1981) . Among his motion picture credits include "Brother John" (1971) and "Leadbelly" (1976). He served as the president of the Writers Guild of America East from 1969 until 1971. Kinoy penned three Broadway plays including "Bajour" (1964 to 1965). He died of complications from pneumonia.
Television Screenwriter, Playwright. He will be best remembered for penning the script for the groundbreaking TV-Miniseries "Roots" (1977), which earned him an Emmy Award (along with William Blinn). Both his parents were school teachers, he served with the United States Army during World War II and upon his return home, he studied at Columbia University. He began his career during the early years of television and wrote stories for such programs as "Lights Out" and "Goodyear Playhouse". In 1961, he won an Emmy Award for an episode of the TV series "The Defenders" titled "Blacklist" and received further nominations for "Victory at Entebbe" (1976), "Roots: The Next Generation" (1979) and "Skokie" (1981) . Among his motion picture credits include "Brother John" (1971) and "Leadbelly" (1976). He served as the president of the Writers Guild of America East from 1969 until 1971. Kinoy penned three Broadway plays including "Bajour" (1964 to 1965). He died of complications from pneumonia.
Bio by: C.S.
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