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Charles Burnett Biography (1944-)

Born April 13, 1944, in Vicksburg, MS; father, in the military; mother, a nurse's aide; married Gaye Shannon (a costume designer); children: Jonathan, Steven. Addresses: Agent: Broder Kurland Webb Uffner, 9242 Beverly Blvd.,Suite 200, Beverly Hills, CA 90210-3731.

Nationality

American

Gender

Male

Occupation

Director, cinematographer, editor, producer, actor, writer

Birth Details

April 13, 1944

Vicksburg, Mississippi

Famous Works

• CREDITS
• Film Director
• Several Friends, 1969
• The Horse (short), Burnett, 1973
• Killer of Sheep, Mypheduh Films, 1977
• My Brother's Wedding, 1983
• To Sleep with Anger, Samuel Goldwyn Company, 1990
• America Becoming, 1991
• The Glass Shield (also known as The Johnny Johnson Trial),Miramax, 1994
• When It Rains (short), 1995
• Dr. Endesha Ida Mae Holland, 1998
• Olivia's Story, 1999
• The Annihilation of Fish, Regent Entertainment, 1999
• Film Cinematographer
• A Different Image, 1982
• My Brother's Wedding, 1983
• Bless Their Little Hearts, Black Independent Films, 1984
• Crocodile Conspiracy (short), Mosaic Films, 1986
• Guests of the Hotel Astoria, 1989
• Young at Hearts, 1994
• Film Editor
• (As Charles Burnette) Bush Mama, Tricontinental Film Center, 1976
• (And additional photographer) Illusions (short), 1982
• Olivia's Story, 1999
• Film Producer
• Killer of Sheep, Mypheduh Films, 1977
• My Brother's Wedding, 1983
• Film Appearances
• Walla group member, Daughters of the Dust, 1992
• Umpire, Olivia's Story, 1999
• Television Director
• Movies
• Nightjohn, Disney Channel, 1996
• Selma, Lord, Selma, Disney Channel, 1999
• Finding Buck McHenry, Showtime, 2000
• Miniseries
• The Wedding (also known as Oprah Winfrey Presents: The Wedding), ABC, 1998
• The Blues, 2002
• WRITINGS
• Screenplays
• Killer of Sheep, Mypheduh Films, 1977
• My Brother's Wedding, 1983
• Bless Their Little Hearts, Black Independent Features, 1984
• To Sleep with Anger, Samuel Goldwyn Company, 1990
• America Becoming, 1991
• The Glass Shield (also known as The Johnny Johnson Trial),Miramax, 1994

Further Reference

OTHER SOURCES

Books

• International Dictionary of Films and Filmmakers, Volume 2: Directors, St. James Press, 1996
• Contemporary Black Biography, Volume 16, Gale, 1997

Periodicals

• Film Comment, January-February, 1997, p. 38
• Cineaste, spring, 1997, p. 24