What country of origin W. S. Van Dyke and Jake Kasdan have in common?
W. S. Van Dyke Woodbridge Strong Van Dyke II (March 21, 1889 – February 5, 1943) was an American film director and writer who made several successful early sound films, including "Tarzan the Ape Man" in 1932, "The Thin Man" in 1934, "San Francisco" in 1936, and six popular musicals with Nelson Eddy and Jeanette MacDonald. He received two Academy Award nominations for Best Director for "The Thin Man" and "San Francisco", and directed four actors to Oscar nominations: William Powell, Spencer Tracy, Norma Shearer, and Robert Morley. Known as a reliable craftsman who made his films on schedule and under budget, he earned the name "One Take Woody" for his quick and efficient style of filming.
James Kearns James William Kearns (born 1947) is the writer of the film "John Q" which starred Denzel Washington. He has also written several TV movies and episodes of television programs such as "Mr. Belvedere", "Jake and the Fatman", "Highway to Heaven" and "Dynasty". He is a spokesperson for the Bipolar Help Center, and currently resides in Venice, California.