Elia Kazan (born Elias Kazantzoglou September 7, 1909 – September 28, 2003) was a Greek-American director, producer, writer and actor, described by "The New York Times" as "one of the most honored and influential directors in Broadway and Hollywood history".
Elia Kazan retired prior to his death in 2003
The context does not mention when, if ever, Kazan retired. The system may have been thrown off by the fact that his death not explicitly mentioned but just shown as part of the dates in parentheses. 