Charles Burnett (director)
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Charles Burnett (/bɜːrˈnɛt/; born April 13, 1944) is an American film director, film producer, writer, editor, actor, photographer, and cinematographer. His most popular films include Killer of Sheep (1978), My Brother's Wedding (1983), To Sleep with Anger (1990), The Glass Shield (1994), and Namibia: The Struggle for Liberation (2007). He has been involved in other types of motion pictures including shorts, documentaries, and a TV series.
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Born | (1944-04-13) April 13, 1944 (age 80) Vicksburg, Mississippi, U.S. |
Nationality | American |
Occupation(s) | Film director, film producer, writer, editor, actor, photographer, cinematographer |
Years active | 1977-present |
Known for | Killer of Sheep To Sleep with Anger |
Spouse | Gaye Shannon-Burnett |
Children | 2 |
Called "one of America's very best filmmakers" by the Chicago Tribune and "the nation's least-known great filmmaker and most gifted black director" by The New York Times, Burnett has had a long, diverse career.[1]