Etan Boritzer
Etan Boritzer( born 1950) is an American writer of children ’s literature who is best known for his book" What is God?" first published in 1989.
His best selling" What is?" illustrated children's book series on character education and difficult subjects for children is a popular teaching guide for parents, teachers and child- life professionals.
Boritzer gained national critical acclaim after" What is God?" was published in 1989 although the book has caused controversy from religious fundamentalists for its universalist views.
The other current books in the" What is?" series include
What is Love?,
What is Death?,
What is Beautiful?,
What is Funny?,
What is Right?,
What is Peace?,
What is Money?,
What is Dreaming?,
What is a Friend?,
What is True?,
What is a Family?,
What is a Feeling?"
The series is now also translated into 15 languages.
Boritzer was first published in 1963 at the age of 13 when he wrote an essay in his English class at Wade Junior High School in the Bronx, New York on the assassination of John F. Kennedy.
His essay was included in a special anthology by New York City public school children compiled and published by the New York City Department of Education.
Boritzer now lives in Venice, California and maintains his publishing office there also.
He has helped numerous other authors to get published through" How to Get Your Book Published!" programs.
Boritzer is also a yoga teacher who teaches regular classes locally and guest- teaches nationally.
He is also recognized nationally as an erudite speaker on" The Teachings of the Buddha."
John Cassavetes
John Nicholas Cassavetes (December 9, 1929 – February 3, 1989) was an American actor, film director, and screenwriter of Greek descent.
Cassavetes was a pioneer of American independent film, writing and directing over a dozen movies, which he partially self-financed, and pioneered the use of improvisation and a cinéma vérité style.
He also acted in many Hollywood films, notably "Rosemary's Baby" (1968) and "The Dirty Dozen" (1967).
He studied acting with Don Richardson, utilizing an alternative technique to method acting which privileged character over traditional narrative.
His income from acting made it possible for him to direct his own films independently.
Cassavetes was nominated for three separate Academy Awards:
Best Supporting Actor for "The Dirty Dozen" (1967), Best Original Screenplay for "Faces" (1968)
and Best Director for "A Woman Under the Influence" (1974) alongside Gena's Best Actress nomination.
His children Nick Cassavetes, Zoe Cassavetes, and Xan Cassavetes are also filmmakers.
Ian Barry (director)
Ian Barry is an Australian director of film and TV.
A Child Is Waiting
A Child Is Waiting is a 1963 American drama film written by Abby Mann based on his 1957 "Westinghouse Studio One" teleplay of the same name.
The film was produced by Stanley Kramer and directed by John Cassavetes.
Burt Lancaster portrays the director of a state institution for mentally handicapped and emotionally disturbed children, and Judy Garland is a new teacher who challenges his methods.
Peter Levin
Peter Levin is an American director of film, television and theatre.
Terence Robinson
Terence D. Robinson( date of birth and death unknown) was a male wrestler who competed for England.
Les Richards
Les Richards( date of birth unknown) was an Australian rules footballer who played with North Melbourne in the Victorian Football League( VFL).
Theodred II (Bishop of Elmham)
Theodred II was a medieval Bishop of Elmham.
The date of Theodred's consecration unknown, but the date of his death was sometime between 995 and 997.
Albert Cavens
Albert Cavens (1 October 1906 – 17 December 1985) was a Belgian-born American silent film child actor.
Brian Saunders (weightlifter)
Brian Saunders( date of birth and death unknown) was a male weightlifter who competed for England.

Question: When is the director of film A Child Is Waiting 's birthday?
Answer: December 9, 1929