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Ken Burns

Ken Burns (born 1953) is an American manufacturer, actor and screenwriter.

Also recorded as Kenneth Lauren Burns; Kenneth L. Burns; Ken Lauren Burns.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Kenneth Lauren Burns.

Born at Brooklyn in 1953.

In detail

Ken Burns studied at Pioneer High School and Hampshire College. the recorded working language is English.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are documentary. Errol Morris is recorded as an influence.

Places of work recorded in the authority are United States. Residence is recorded at Brooklyn and Saint-Véran. Employment is recorded with British Broadcasting Corporation. Membership is recorded of American Academy of Arts and Sciences and American Philosophical Society.

Works named in the authority record are Brooklyn Bridge, The Statue of Liberty, The Civil War, Baseball, Jazz and The War.

Distinctions recorded are Lincoln Prize, National Humanities Medal, Emmy Award and Grammy Award for Best Traditional Folk Album.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Ken Burns”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q616886: Ken Burns

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