Ken Burns

Biography

Kenneth Lauren "Ken" Burns (born July 29, 1953) is an American director and producer of documentary films known for his style of using archival footage and photographs. Among his most notable productions are The Civil War (1990), Baseball (1994), Jazz (2001), The War (2007), and The National Parks: America's Best Idea (2009). Burns' documentaries have been nominated for two Academy Awards (Brooklyn Bridge in 1982 and The Statue of Liberty in 1986) and have won seven Emmy Awards, mostly for The Civil War and Baseball.

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Chuck Jones: Extremes and In-Betweens, a Life in Animation

Himself

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Wordplay

Himself

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Country Music: Live at the Ryman - A Concert Celebrating the Film by Ken Burns

Himself - Director-Producer

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The Unmaking of a College

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'Tis the Season: The Holidays on Screen

Self - Commentator

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Casey at the Bat

Hancock's Aide

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Alone in the Dark (1982)

Cop at House

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Gettysburg: Extended Edition

Hancock's Aide

Starring In
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'Tis the Season: The Holidays on Screen

Self - Commentator

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The Unmaking of a College

Self

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Country Music: Live at the Ryman - A Concert Celebrating the Film by Ken Burns

Himself - Director-Producer

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Wordplay

Himself

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Gettysburg: Extended Edition

Hancock's Aide

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Alone in the Dark (1982)

Cop at House

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Chuck Jones: Extremes and In-Betweens, a Life in Animation

Himself

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Casey at the Bat

Hancock's Aide

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