Ken Burns
Documentary filmmaker, 'The Civil War'
Born
July 29th, 1953
71 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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A prominent American documentary filmmaker, focused on historical topics. Started directing in the 1980s and gained attention with 'The Civil War' in 1990, which received critical acclaim and high viewership. Created a signature style characterized by archival footage and photographs, accompanied by narration and interviews. Other notable works include documentaries on jazz music, the national parks, and the Vietnam War. Burns has received numerous awards for his contributions to filmmaking and history.
Directed 'The Civil War' documentary series
Produced 'Baseball' series
Created 'The Vietnam War' documentary
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