Ken Burn

Ken Burns is an American producer and director who has a net worth of $3.5 million. American filmmaker Ken Burns is well-known for his numerous documentaries and documentary shows that cover historical topics. Some of his most famous films include "The Civil War," "Jazz," "Prohibition," "The Roosevelts," and "The Vietnam War." Burns' filmmaking style is known for his use of slow zooms into and out of photos and archival footage. The technique is referred to as"the "Ken Burns effect". "Burns is also the recipient of more than 20 honorary degrees. His film "The Civil War" has won over 40 important television and film awards, including two Emmy Awards and two Grammy Awards, Producer of the Year Award (from the Producers Guild of America) as well as a People's Choice Award and a Peabody Award. He also was awarded a duPont–Columbia award as well as an D. W. Griffith Award. The $50,000 Lincoln Prize was awarded to the actor. His 2017 documentary "The Vietnam War" was also lauded.There is an Ken Burns Wing at the Jerome Liebling Center for Film, Photography and Video at Hampshire College. Burns was awarded the S. Roger Horchow award for the highest level of public service rendered by an individual in 2004. This is an award which the Jefferson Awards gives out each year.