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 was alive during World War 2. 
He was alive during the war. Its hard for the system to recognize facts within the own given statement. 