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Ken Burns

Ken Burns

Director and producer. Born 29 July 1953 in Brooklyn, New York, USA.

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Born
29 July 1953, Brooklyn, New York, USA
Active
1990–present
Frequently works with
Geoffrey C. Ward, Peter Coyote, Sarah Botstein
Ask DiscoverIs The Civil War worth watching?
Other awards6 won · 3 nominated
  • Won2017Lady Bird Johnson Environmental Award: Lady Bird Johnson Environmental Award
  • Won2016Jefferson Lecture: Jefferson Lecture
  • Nominated2013Independent Spirit Awards: Best Documentary Feature · The Central Park Five
  • Nominated2013Writers Guild of America Award for Best Documentary Screenplay: Writers Guild of America Award for Best Documentary Screenplay · The Central Park Five
  • Nominated2007Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directing – Documentaries: Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directing – Documentaries · The War
  • Won1991Charles Frankel Prize: Charles Frankel Prize
  • Won1991Grammy Award for Best Audio Book, Narration & Storytelling Recording: Grammy Award for Best Audio Book, Narration & Storytelling Recording
  • Won1991Grammy Award for Best Traditional Folk Album: Grammy Award for Best Traditional Folk Album
  • Won1991Lincoln Prize: Lincoln Prize

Awards from Wikidata, which records wins more completely than nominations.