Ken Jacobs

Ken Jacobs

91 · Born: May 25, 1933

Personal Details

BornMay 25, 1933 Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Biography

Ken Jacobs, a visionary director and editor, entered this world on May 25, 1933, in the vibrant neighborhood of Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. With a career spanning numerous decades, Jacobs has left an indelible mark on the film industry, his works including the critically acclaimed "New York Ghetto Fishmarket 1903" (2007),"Return to the Scene of the Crime" (2008),and the thought-provoking "Star Spangled to Death" (2004).

As a devoted partner, Jacobs is married to the lovely Flo Jacobs, with whom he shares a deep bond. Together, they have been blessed with the arrival of two children, bringing joy and fulfillment to their lives.

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Career

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2008
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2007
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2004
Star Spangled to Death
Star Spangled to Death as Oscar Friendly / Ringmaster / Janitor
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2022
{"id":39342,"title":"What Is Cinema?","year":"2013","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/what-is-cinema","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_39342.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_39342.jpg"},"released":1}
2013
{"id":145418,"title":"Out-Takes from the Life of a Happy Man","year":"2012","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/out-takes-from-the-life-of-a-happy-man","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_145418.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_145418.jpg"},"released":1}
2012
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2011
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{"id":48372,"title":"Jack Smith and the Destruction of Atlantis","year":"2007","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/jack-smith-and-the-destruction-of-atlantis","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_48372.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_48372.jpg"},"released":1}
2007
{"id":54267,"title":"As I Was Moving Ahead Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty","year":"2000","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/as-i-was-moving-ahead-occasionally-i-saw-brief-glimpses-of-beauty","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_54267.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_54267.jpg"},"released":1}
2000
{"id":156725,"title":"Birth of a Nation","year":"1997","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/birth-of-a-nation-1997","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_156725.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_156725.jpg"},"released":1}
1997
{"id":161353,"title":"He Stands in the Desert Counting the Seconds of His Life","year":"1986","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/he-stands-in-the-desert-counting-the-seconds-of-his-life","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_161353.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_161353.jpg"},"released":1}
1986
{"id":164143,"title":"Lost, Lost, Lost","year":"1976","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/lost-lost-lost","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_164143.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_164143.jpg"},"released":1}
1976
{"id":86704,"title":"Reminiscences of a Journey to Lithuania","year":"1972","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/reminiscences-of-a-journey-to-lithuania","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_86704.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_86704.jpg"},"released":1}
1972
{"id":87253,"title":"Diaries Notes and Sketches","year":"1969","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/diaries-notes-and-sketches","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_87253.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_87253.jpg"},"released":1}
1969
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2021
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2019
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2011
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{"id":148472,"title":"Jonas Mekas in Kodachrome Days","year":"2009","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/jonas-mekas-in-kodachrome-days","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_148472.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_148472.jpg"},"released":1}
2009
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2008
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{"id":149714,"title":"New York Ghetto Fishmarket 1903","year":"2007","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/new-york-ghetto-fishmarket-1903","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_149714.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_149714.jpg"},"released":1}
2007
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The Whirled
The Whirled as Director
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Razzle Dazzle
Razzle Dazzle as Director
{"id":151066,"title":"Two Wrenching Departures","year":"2006","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/two-wrenching-departures","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_151066.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_151066.jpg"},"released":1}
2006
{"id":50760,"title":"Celestial Subway Lines\/Salvaging Noise","year":"2005","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/celestial-subway-linessalvaging-noise","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_50760.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_50760.jpg"},"released":1}
2005
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{"id":257281,"title":"Ontic Antics Starring Laurel and Hardy; Bye, Molly!","year":"2005","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/ontic-antics-starring-laurel-and-hardy-bye-molly","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_257281.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_257281.jpg"},"released":1}
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2004
Star Spangled to Death
Star Spangled to Death as Director, Writer
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2002
{"id":173209,"title":"Perfect Film","year":"1985","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/perfect-film","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_173209.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_173209.jpg"},"released":1}
1985
Perfect Film
Perfect Film as Director
{"id":164593,"title":"Urban Peasants","year":"1975","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/urban-peasants","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_164593.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_164593.jpg"},"released":1}
1975
Urban Peasants
Urban Peasants as Director
{"id":94411,"title":"Tom, Tom, the Piper's Son","year":"1969","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/tom-tom-the-pipers-son-1969","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_94411.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_94411.jpg"},"released":1}
1969
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1968