Ken Annakin

1914–2009 (age 95)

film director

Biography

Ken Annakin earned praise as a film director who brought wide-ranging adventure stories to life, guiding productions like Swiss Family Robinson and Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines with spirited vision.

He later shared his craft through teaching and advising, encouraging new filmmakers to embrace boldness and collaboration.

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