Portrait of D. A. Pennebaker

D. A. Pennebaker

Bio: Donn Alan Pennebaker (July 15, 1925 – August 1, 2019) was an American documentary filmmaker.
Born: Wed, Jul 15 1925
Birthplace: Evanston, Illinois, USA

Death: Thu, Aug 01 2019
D. A. Pennebaker is 94 years old
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Poster of Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World
Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World
D. A. Pennebaker would have been no older than
94 in Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World
as 'Executive Producer'.
Fri, Jun 28 2024
Poster of Depeche Mode: Video Singles Collection
Depeche Mode: Video Singles Collection
D. A. Pennebaker was
91 in Depeche Mode: Video Singles Collection
as 'Director'.
Fri, Nov 11 2016
Poster of Unlocking the Cage
Unlocking the Cage
D. A. Pennebaker was
90 in Unlocking the Cage
as 'Director'.
Mon, Jan 25 2016
Poster of Snapshots from the Tour
Snapshots from the Tour
D. A. Pennebaker was
89 in Snapshots from the Tour
as 'Director'.
Thu, Jan 01 2015
Poster of The National - 'High Violet' Live From Brooklyn Academy of Music
The National - 'High Violet' Live From Brooklyn Academy of Music
D. A. Pennebaker was
84 in The National - 'High Violet' Live From Brooklyn Academy of Music
as 'Director'.
Sat, May 15 2010
Poster of Kings of Pastry
Kings of Pastry
D. A. Pennebaker was
84 in Kings of Pastry
as 'Director'.
Fri, Nov 06 2009
Poster of The Return of the War Room
The Return of the War Room
D. A. Pennebaker was
83 in The Return of the War Room
as 'Director'.
Mon, Oct 13 2008
Poster of A President to Remember: In the Company of John F. Kennedy
A President to Remember: In the Company of John F. Kennedy
D. A. Pennebaker was
82 in A President to Remember: In the Company of John F. Kennedy
as 'Cinematography, Editor'.
Sat, Apr 12 2008
Poster of 65 Revisited
65 Revisited
D. A. Pennebaker was
82 in 65 Revisited
as 'Camera Operator, Director'.
Wed, Nov 28 2007
Poster of The Jimi Hendrix Experience: Live at Monterey
The Jimi Hendrix Experience: Live at Monterey
D. A. Pennebaker was
82 in The Jimi Hendrix Experience: Live at Monterey
as 'Director'.
Tue, Oct 16 2007
Poster of Addiction
Addiction
D. A. Pennebaker was
81 in Addiction
as 'Director'.
Thu, Mar 15 2007
Poster of Cinema16: American Short Films
Cinema16: American Short Films
D. A. Pennebaker was
80 in Cinema16: American Short Films
as 'Director'.
Mon, Jun 05 2006
Poster of Assume the Position with Mr. Wuhl
Assume the Position with Mr. Wuhl
D. A. Pennebaker was
80 in Assume the Position with Mr. Wuhl
as 'Director'.
Sat, Apr 01 2006
Poster of Al Franken: God Spoke
Al Franken: God Spoke
D. A. Pennebaker was
80 in Al Franken: God Spoke
as 'Executive Producer'.
Sun, Jan 01 2006
Poster of The Cutman
The Cutman
D. A. Pennebaker was
77 in The Cutman
as 'Executive Producer'.
Thu, Jan 16 2003
Poster of Tiny Tim Backstage at Monterey Pop
Tiny Tim Backstage at Monterey Pop
D. A. Pennebaker was
77 in Tiny Tim Backstage at Monterey Pop
as 'Director'.
Wed, Dec 11 2002
Poster of Monterey Pop: The Outtake Performances
Monterey Pop: The Outtake Performances
D. A. Pennebaker was
77 in Monterey Pop: The Outtake Performances
as 'Director, Cinematography'.
Wed, Dec 11 2002
Poster of Only the Strong Survive
Only the Strong Survive
D. A. Pennebaker was
76 in Only the Strong Survive
as 'Director'.
Mon, Jan 14 2002
Poster of Down from the Mountain
Down from the Mountain
D. A. Pennebaker was
75 in Down from the Mountain
as 'Editor, Director, Director of Photography'.
Tue, Jun 05 2001
Poster of Startup.com
Startup.com
D. A. Pennebaker was
75 in Startup.com
as 'Producer'.
Sun, Jan 21 2001
Poster of Bessie: A Portrait of Bessie Schonberg
Bessie: A Portrait of Bessie Schonberg
D. A. Pennebaker was
72 in Bessie: A Portrait of Bessie Schonberg
as 'Director'.
Thu, Jan 01 1998
Poster of Moon Over Broadway
Moon Over Broadway
D. A. Pennebaker was
72 in Moon Over Broadway
as 'Director'.
Sun, Sep 07 1997
Poster of Westernhagen: Keine Zeit
Westernhagen: Keine Zeit
D. A. Pennebaker was
71 in Westernhagen: Keine Zeit
as 'Director'.
Thu, Sep 12 1996
Poster of Woodstock Diary
Woodstock Diary
D. A. Pennebaker was
69 in Woodstock Diary
as 'Director'.
Sun, Aug 14 1994
Poster of The War Room
The War Room
D. A. Pennebaker was
68 in The War Room
as 'Director, Editor, Director of Photography'.
Wed, Nov 03 1993
Poster of Chuck Berry: Rock and Roll Music
Chuck Berry: Rock and Roll Music
D. A. Pennebaker was
66 in Chuck Berry: Rock and Roll Music
as 'Director, Camera Operator'.
Tue, Mar 10 1992
Poster of Depeche Mode 101
Depeche Mode 101
D. A. Pennebaker was
63 in Depeche Mode 101
as 'Director, Editor'.
Thu, Apr 27 1989
Poster of Depeche Mode: Live at the Pasadena Rose Bowl
Depeche Mode: Live at the Pasadena Rose Bowl
D. A. Pennebaker was
63 in Depeche Mode: Live at the Pasadena Rose Bowl
as 'Camera Operator, Director, Editor'.
Mon, Mar 13 1989
Poster of Jimi Plays Monterey
Jimi Plays Monterey
D. A. Pennebaker was
62 in Jimi Plays Monterey
as 'Director, Editor, Camera Operator'.
Fri, Oct 16 1987
Poster of Shake! Otis at Monterey
Shake! Otis at Monterey
D. A. Pennebaker was
62 in Shake! Otis at Monterey
as 'Director, Camera Operator, Editor'.
Fri, Oct 16 1987
Poster of From the Pole to the Equator
From the Pole to the Equator
D. A. Pennebaker was
62 in From the Pole to the Equator
as 'Editor'.
Sat, Sep 19 1987
Poster of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars
Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars
D. A. Pennebaker was
58 in Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars
as 'Director, Camera Operator'.
Fri, Dec 23 1983
Poster of Making Samuel Beckett's 'Rockaby'
Making Samuel Beckett's 'Rockaby'
D. A. Pennebaker was
57 in Making Samuel Beckett's 'Rockaby'
as 'Director'.
Thu, May 05 1983
Poster of DeLorean
DeLorean
D. A. Pennebaker was
55 in DeLorean
as 'Director'.
Thu, Jan 01 1981
Poster of Town Bloody Hall
Town Bloody Hall
D. A. Pennebaker was
53 in Town Bloody Hall
as 'Director, Producer, Director of Photography'.
Tue, Apr 03 1979
Poster of Energy War
Energy War
D. A. Pennebaker was
51 in Energy War
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jan 01 1977
Poster of Jingle Bells: RFK - 1964
Jingle Bells: RFK - 1964
D. A. Pennebaker was
51 in Jingle Bells: RFK - 1964
as 'Producer, Editor, Director, Director of Photography'.
Sat, Jan 01 1977
Poster of Cracked Actor
Cracked Actor
D. A. Pennebaker was
49 in Cracked Actor
as 'Thanks'.
Sun, Jan 26 1975
Poster of Little Richard: Keep on Rockin'
Little Richard: Keep on Rockin'
D. A. Pennebaker was
47 in Little Richard: Keep on Rockin'
as 'Director of Photography, Director, Producer'.
Mon, Jan 01 1973
Poster of Eat the Document
Eat the Document
D. A. Pennebaker was
47 in Eat the Document
as 'Camera Operator'.
Thu, Nov 30 1972
Poster of Sweet Toronto
Sweet Toronto
D. A. Pennebaker was
46 in Sweet Toronto
as 'Director'.
Mon, Nov 22 1971
Poster of 1 P.M.
1 P.M.
D. A. Pennebaker was
45 in 1 P.M.
as 'Director, Editor, Writer, Producer, Director of Photography'.
Tue, Jun 08 1971
Poster of Maidstone
Maidstone
D. A. Pennebaker was
45 in Maidstone
as 'Director of Photography, Cinematography'.
Tue, Mar 09 1971
Poster of Original Cast Album: Company
Original Cast Album: Company
D. A. Pennebaker was
45 in Original Cast Album: Company
as 'Director, Director of Photography'.
Wed, Oct 28 1970
Poster of Alice Cooper
Alice Cooper
D. A. Pennebaker was
44 in Alice Cooper
as 'Director'.
Thu, Jan 01 1970
Poster of Monterey Pop
Monterey Pop
D. A. Pennebaker was
43 in Monterey Pop
as 'Director, Camera Operator'.
Thu, Dec 26 1968
Poster of Hickory Hill
Hickory Hill
D. A. Pennebaker was
43 in Hickory Hill
as 'Director'.
Thu, Aug 01 1968
Poster of Wake at Generation
Wake at Generation
D. A. Pennebaker was
42 in Wake at Generation
as 'Director'.
Sun, Apr 07 1968
Poster of Beyond the Law
Beyond the Law
D. A. Pennebaker was
42 in Beyond the Law
as 'Cinematography'.
Tue, Apr 02 1968
Poster of Wild 90
Wild 90
D. A. Pennebaker was
42 in Wild 90
as 'Writer, Director of Photography'.
Mon, Jan 08 1968
Poster of RainForest
RainForest
D. A. Pennebaker was
42 in RainForest
as 'Director'.
Mon, Jan 01 1968
Poster of Two American Audiences: La Chinoise - A Film in the Making
Two American Audiences: La Chinoise - A Film in the Making
D. A. Pennebaker was
42 in Two American Audiences: La Chinoise - A Film in the Making
as 'Director'.
Mon, Jan 01 1968
Poster of Dont Look Back
Dont Look Back
D. A. Pennebaker was
41 in Dont Look Back
as 'Director, Writer, Camera Operator'.
Wed, May 17 1967
Poster of Hier Strauss
Hier Strauss
D. A. Pennebaker was
39 in Hier Strauss
as 'Director'.
Wed, May 05 1965
Poster of Elizabeth and Mary
Elizabeth and Mary
D. A. Pennebaker was
39 in Elizabeth and Mary
as 'Director'.
Fri, Jan 01 1965
Poster of You’re Nobody Till Somebody Loves You
You’re Nobody Till Somebody Loves You
D. A. Pennebaker was
39 in You’re Nobody Till Somebody Loves You
as 'Camera Operator, Producer, Editor, Director'.
Thu, Dec 31 1964
Poster of Lambert & Co.
Lambert & Co.
D. A. Pennebaker was
38 in Lambert & Co.
as 'Director'.
Wed, Jan 01 1964
Poster of The Chair
The Chair
D. A. Pennebaker was
38 in The Chair
as 'Cinematography'.
Sat, Aug 24 1963
Poster of Mooney vs. Fowle
Mooney vs. Fowle
D. A. Pennebaker was
36 in Mooney vs. Fowle
as 'Director'.
Thu, Apr 12 1962
Poster of Jane
Jane
D. A. Pennebaker was
36 in Jane
as 'Director'.
Tue, Jan 02 1962
Poster of Susan Starr
Susan Starr
D. A. Pennebaker was
36 in Susan Starr
as 'Director'.
Mon, Jan 01 1962
Poster of Aga Khan
Aga Khan
D. A. Pennebaker was
36 in Aga Khan
as 'Director'.
Thu, Sep 21 1961
Poster of On the Pole: Eddie Sachs
On the Pole: Eddie Sachs
D. A. Pennebaker was
36 in On the Pole: Eddie Sachs
as 'Director'.
Thu, Aug 31 1961
Poster of Adventures on the New Frontier
Adventures on the New Frontier
D. A. Pennebaker was
35 in Adventures on the New Frontier
as 'Camera Operator, Director'.
Tue, Mar 28 1961
Poster of David
David
D. A. Pennebaker was
35 in David
as 'Director'.
Sun, Jan 01 1961
Poster of Primary
Primary
D. A. Pennebaker was
35 in Primary
as 'Editor, Camera Operator, Sound Recordist'.
Tue, Nov 08 1960
Poster of Yanki No!
Yanki No!
D. A. Pennebaker was
34 in Yanki No!
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Jul 07 1960
Poster of Christopher and Me
Christopher and Me
D. A. Pennebaker was
34 in Christopher and Me
as 'Music, Screenplay'.
Fri, Jan 01 1960
Poster of Opening In Moscow
Opening In Moscow
D. A. Pennebaker was
33 in Opening In Moscow
as 'Director'.
Wed, Jan 07 1959
Poster of Brussels Loops
Brussels Loops
D. A. Pennebaker was
32 in Brussels Loops
as 'Director'.
Thu, Apr 17 1958
Poster of American Football
American Football
D. A. Pennebaker was
31 in American Football
as 'Director of Photography'.
Tue, Jan 01 1957
Poster of Baby
Baby
D. A. Pennebaker was
28 in Baby
as 'Director'.
Fri, Jan 01 1954
Poster of Daybreak Express
Daybreak Express
D. A. Pennebaker was
27 in Daybreak Express
as 'Director, Writer, Director of Photography, Editor'.
Thu, Jan 01 1953

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of ABC Close-Up!
ABC Close-Up!
D. A. Pennebaker was
35+ in ABC Close-Up!
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 27 1960