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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