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Ken Burns

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Film director

Ken Burns

American documentarian and filmmaker (born 1953)

Ken Burns is 73 years old, born on July 29, 1953 in Brooklyn.

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Born
July 29, 1953, Brooklyn
Age
73
Zodiac sign
Leo
Country
United States
Known as
Film director

Official links: Official website (kenburns.com) · X · YouTube · Wikipedia

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Ken’s birthday, by the numbers

  • Ken Burns was born on a Wednesday.
  • Ken Burns has been alive for about 26,762 days.
  • Their 30,000-day milestone falls on September 17, 2035.
  • Their next birthday, turning 74, is on a Thursday.
  • Next milestone: Ken Burns turns 75 on July 29, 2028, in 1 year and 8 months. More milestone birthdays
  • Ken Burns is younger than 885 and older than 5,961 of the living celebrities on CFOTD.
  • Half birthday: January 29. Birthstone: Ruby.
  • Ken Burns belongs to Baby Boomers.

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Cyndi LauperSinger · June 22, 1953James HornerMusician · August 14, 1953Amy IrvingActor · September 10, 1953Nanni MorettiFilm director · August 19, 1953Peter StormareActor · August 27, 1953Robert ParishBasketball player · August 30, 1953

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Frequently asked questions

How old is Ken Burns?

Ken Burns is 73 years old, born on July 29, 1953 in Brooklyn.

What is Ken Burns’s zodiac sign?

Leo, born July 29.

Does Ken Burns have an official website?

Yes: kenburns.com.