Ken Burns
American documentarian and filmmaker (born 1953)
1953 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
American documentarian and filmmaker (born 1953)
Born
July 29, 1953
Age
~73 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
screenwriter, actor, cinematographer
United StatesBorn in Brooklyn
1953
Born in Brooklyn (1953-07-29)
1971
EducationStudied at Hampshire College (1971–1975)
1991
AwardLincoln Prize
1991
AwardGrammy Award for Best Traditional Folk Album
1991
AwardCharles Frankel Prize
1991
AwardGrammy Award for Best Audio Book, Narration & Storytelling Recording
About
Kenneth Lauren Burns is an American filmmaker known for his documentary films and television series, many of which chronicle United States history and culture. His work is often produced in association with WETA-TV or the National Endowment for the Humanities and distributed by PBS. Burns lives in the small town of Walpole, New Hampshire.
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Who is Ken Burns?+
Kenneth Lauren Burns is an American filmmaker known for his documentary films and television series, many of which chronicle United States history and culture. His work is often produced in association with WETA-TV or the National Endowment for the Humanities and distributed by PBS. Burns lives in t
What does the name Ken mean?+
The name Ken means "A diminutive of the male given name Kenneth.. Etymology: Borrowed from Ken, Kenneth in modern times. Also a rare variant of Kents, a short form of Innocentius.". It is of English origin.
When was Ken Burns born?+
Ken Burns was born on July 29, 1953.
Name Meaning
A diminutive of the male given name Kenneth.. Etymology: Borrowed from Ken, Kenneth in modern times. Also a rare variant of Kents, a short form of Innocentius.
The name Ken is of English origin, meaning "A diminutive of the male given name Kenneth.. Etymology: Borrowed from Ken, Kenneth in modern times. Also a rare variant of Kents, a short form of Innocentius.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Ken — July 29, 1953
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Leo
Confident, generous, warm-hearted
Fire · Sun · Jul 23 – Aug 22
Chinese Zodiac
Snake
Enigmatic, intelligent, wise
Water · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
6 Chicchan
Serpent — life force, instinct, passion
Celtic Tree
Holly
Noble, leader, strategist
Ogham: Tinne · Jul 8 – Aug 4
Birthstone: Ruby — Passion, vitality
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