Ken Burns
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Ken Burns
Summary
Ken Burns is a human[1]. He was born in Brooklyn[2]. He was born on July 29, 1953[3]. He worked as a film director[4], manufacturer[5], actor[6], screenwriter[7], and film producer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.52% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,688 views/month, #5,203 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Born in Brooklyn[2], Ken Burns…
- Ken Burns was born on July 29, 1953[3].
- Ken Burns's father was Robert Kyle Burns[10].
- Ken Burns's mother was Lynn Smith Burns[11].
- A child of Ken Burns was Sarah Burns[12].
- A child of Ken Burns was Lilly Burns[13].
- Ken Burns held citizenship in United States[14].
- English was Ken Burns's native language[15].
- Ken Burns worked as a film director[4].
- Ken Burns's professions included manufacturer[5].
- Ken Burns worked as an actor[6].
- Ken Burns worked as a screenwriter[7].
- Ken Burns's professions included film producer[8].
- Ken Burns's professions included cinematographer[16].
- Ken Burns was employed by British Broadcasting Corporation[17].
- A notable work attributed to Ken Burns is Brooklyn Bridge[18].
- A notable work attributed to Ken Burns is The Statue of Liberty[19].
- A notable work attributed to Ken Burns is The Civil War[20].
- A notable work attributed to Ken Burns is Baseball[21].
- A notable work attributed to Ken Burns is Jazz[22].
- A notable work attributed to Ken Burns is The War[23].
- Ken Burns received the Lincoln Prize[24].
- Ken Burns received the National Humanities Medal[25].
- Ken Burns received the Emmy Award[26].
- Ken Burns received the Grammy Award for Best Traditional Folk Album[27].
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Origins and Family
Ken Burns's place of birth was Brooklyn[2]. He was born on July 29, 1953[3]. His father was Robert Kyle Burns[10]. His mother was Lynn Smith Burns[11]. English was his native language[15].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include film director[4], manufacturer[5], actor[6], screenwriter[7], film producer[8], and cinematographer[16]. Ken Burns was employed by British Broadcasting Corporation[17].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Brooklyn Bridge[18], The Statue of Liberty[19], The Civil War[20], Baseball[21], Jazz[22], and The War[23]. Things named for Ken Burns include he effect[28], a cinematic technique[29] and Ken Burns American Heritage Prize[30], an award[31].
Recognition
Awards received include Lincoln Prize[24], a history award[32], in United States[33], founded in 1991[34]; National Humanities Medal[25], an award[35], in United States[36], founded in 1988[37]; Emmy Award[26], a television award[38], in United States[39], founded in 1949[40]; Grammy Award for Best Traditional Folk Album[27], a class of award[41], in United States[42], founded in 1987[43]; Grammy Award for Best Audio Book, Narration & Storytelling Recording[44], a Grammy Awards[45], in United States[46], founded in 1959[47]; and Lady Bird Johnson Environmental Award[48], an environmental award[49].
Personal Life
Children include Sarah Burns[12], a documentary filmmaker[50], b. 1982[51], of United States[52] and Lilly Burns[13], a television producer[53]. Ken Burns was affiliated with the Democratic Party[54].
Why It Matters
Ken Burns ranks in the top 0.52% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,688 views/month, #5,203 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]
Entities named for him include he effect[28], a cinematic technique[29] and Ken Burns American Heritage Prize[30], an award[31].
FAQs
Where was Ken Burns born?
Ken Burns was born in Brooklyn[2].
Who were Ken Burns's parents?
Ken Burns's father was Robert Kyle Burns[10]. Ken Burns's mother was Lynn Smith Burns[11].
What did Ken Burns do for work?
Ken Burns worked as film director[4], manufacturer[5], actor[6], screenwriter[7], and film producer[8].
What awards did Ken Burns receive?
Honors received include Lincoln Prize[24], National Humanities Medal[25], Emmy Award[26], and Grammy Award for Best Traditional Folk Album[27].