Portrait of Kenneth Anger

Kenneth Anger

Bio: Kenneth Anger (born Kenneth Wilbur Anglemeyer; February 3, 1927 - May 11, 2023) was an American underground experimental filmmaker, actor and author. Working exclusively in short films, he produced almost forty works since 1937, nine of which in particular have been grouped together as the "Magick Lantern Cycle," and form the basis of Anger's reputation as one of the most influential independent filmmakers in cinema history
Born: Thu, Feb 03 1927
Birthplace: Santa Monica, California, USA

Death: Thu, May 11 2023
Kenneth Anger is 96 years old
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Poster of 24 Hour Sunset
24 Hour Sunset
Kenneth Anger would have been no older than
96 in 24 Hour Sunset
Fri, Sep 01 2023
Poster of Anton LaVey: Into the Devil's Den
Anton LaVey: Into the Devil's Den
Kenneth Anger was
92 in Anton LaVey: Into the Devil's Den
as 'Himself'.
Fri, Dec 06 2019
Poster of Cinemagician: Conversations with Kenneth Anger
Cinemagician: Conversations with Kenneth Anger
Kenneth Anger was
92 in Cinemagician: Conversations with Kenneth Anger
Fri, Apr 12 2019
Poster of Magick Lantern Cycle
Magick Lantern Cycle
Kenneth Anger was
92 in Magick Lantern Cycle
as 'Dreamer / Hecate / The Magick / The Magus'.
Fri, Mar 08 2019
Poster of 72 Hours In André Balazs’ Chateau Marmont With Kenneth Anger
72 Hours In André Balazs’ Chateau Marmont With Kenneth Anger
Kenneth Anger was
91 in 72 Hours In André Balazs’ Chateau Marmont With Kenneth Anger
as 'Self'.
Tue, Dec 25 2018
Poster of Mansfield 66/67
Mansfield 66/67
Kenneth Anger was
89 in Mansfield 66/67
as 'Self'.
Sun, Jan 29 2017
Poster of The 1000 Eyes of Dr Maddin
The 1000 Eyes of Dr Maddin
Kenneth Anger was
88 in The 1000 Eyes of Dr Maddin
Tue, Sep 08 2015
Poster of 42 One Dream Rush
42 One Dream Rush
Kenneth Anger was
83 in 42 One Dream Rush
as 'Lucifer'.
Wed, Sep 15 2010
Poster of FLicKeR
FLicKeR
Kenneth Anger was
82 in FLicKeR
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jul 14 2009
Poster of Night of Pan
Night of Pan
Kenneth Anger was
82 in Night of Pan
as 'Lucifer'.
Mon, Mar 09 2009
Poster of 365 Day Project
365 Day Project
Kenneth Anger was
80 in 365 Day Project
Mon, Dec 31 2007
Poster of The Films of Kenneth Anger: Volume Two
The Films of Kenneth Anger: Volume Two
Kenneth Anger was
80 in The Films of Kenneth Anger: Volume Two
Tue, Oct 02 2007
Poster of Disinfo.Con
Disinfo.Con
Kenneth Anger was
80 in Disinfo.Con
as 'Self'.
Tue, Feb 20 2007
Poster of The Films of Kenneth Anger: Volume One
The Films of Kenneth Anger: Volume One
Kenneth Anger was
79 in The Films of Kenneth Anger: Volume One
Tue, Jan 23 2007
Poster of Anger Me
Anger Me
Kenneth Anger was
79 in Anger Me
as 'Himself'.
Mon, Oct 23 2006
Poster of Notes on Marie Menken
Notes on Marie Menken
Kenneth Anger was
79 in Notes on Marie Menken
as 'Himself'.
Thu, Apr 20 2006
Poster of Hedy Lamarr: Secrets of a Hollywood Star
Hedy Lamarr: Secrets of a Hollywood Star
Kenneth Anger was
78 in Hedy Lamarr: Secrets of a Hollywood Star
Sat, Jan 21 2006
Poster of The Spells of Kenneth Anger
The Spells of Kenneth Anger
Kenneth Anger was
76 in The Spells of Kenneth Anger
as 'himself'.
Tue, Oct 14 2003
Poster of Busby Berkeley: Going Through the Roof
Busby Berkeley: Going Through the Roof
Kenneth Anger was
76 in Busby Berkeley: Going Through the Roof
as 'Self'.
Fri, Mar 28 2003
Poster of Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story
Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story
Kenneth Anger was
75 in Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story
as 'Self (uncredited)'.
Tue, Feb 05 2002
Poster of Rescued from the Closet
Rescued from the Closet
Kenneth Anger was
74 in Rescued from the Closet
as 'Self'.
Tue, May 29 2001
Poster of The Beach Boys and The Satan
The Beach Boys and The Satan
Kenneth Anger was
70 in The Beach Boys and The Satan
as 'Self'.
Fri, Oct 17 1997
Poster of Birth of a Nation
Birth of a Nation
Kenneth Anger was
70 in Birth of a Nation
as 'Self'.
Wed, Aug 06 1997
Poster of Darryl F. Zanuck: 20th Century Filmmaker
Darryl F. Zanuck: 20th Century Filmmaker
Kenneth Anger was
68 in Darryl F. Zanuck: 20th Century Filmmaker
as 'Self'.
Sun, Sep 03 1995
Poster of Jonas in the Desert
Jonas in the Desert
Kenneth Anger was
66 in Jonas in the Desert
as 'Self'.
Sat, Jan 01 1994
Poster of Kenneth Anger’s Hollywood Babylon
Kenneth Anger’s Hollywood Babylon
Kenneth Anger was
64 in Kenneth Anger’s Hollywood Babylon
as 'Himself'.
Fri, Apr 05 1991
Poster of He Stands in a Desert Counting the Seconds of His Life
He Stands in a Desert Counting the Seconds of His Life
Kenneth Anger was
59 in He Stands in a Desert Counting the Seconds of His Life
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sat, Feb 22 1986
Poster of The Rolling Stones - The First 20 Years
The Rolling Stones - The First 20 Years
Kenneth Anger was
54 in The Rolling Stones - The First 20 Years
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jan 01 1982
Poster of Lucifer Rising
Lucifer Rising
Kenneth Anger was
47 in Lucifer Rising
as 'The Magus (uncredited)'.
Wed, Apr 10 1974
Poster of Look Back at Anger
Look Back at Anger
Kenneth Anger was
46 in Look Back at Anger
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jan 01 1974
Poster of Langlois
Langlois
Kenneth Anger was
43 in Langlois
as 'Self'.
Sat, Sep 19 1970
Poster of Kenneth Anger: Film as Magical Ritual
Kenneth Anger: Film as Magical Ritual
Kenneth Anger was
43 in Kenneth Anger: Film as Magical Ritual
as 'Himself'.
Wed, Apr 29 1970
Poster of Invocation of My Demon Brother
Invocation of My Demon Brother
Kenneth Anger was
42 in Invocation of My Demon Brother
as 'The Magick (uncredited)'.
Fri, Oct 10 1969
Poster of Arabesque for Kenneth Anger
Arabesque for Kenneth Anger
Kenneth Anger was
34 in Arabesque for Kenneth Anger
Fri, Dec 29 1961
Poster of The Dead
The Dead
Kenneth Anger was
33 in The Dead
Sat, Dec 31 1960
Poster of The Inauguration of the Pleasure Dome
The Inauguration of the Pleasure Dome
Kenneth Anger was
27 in The Inauguration of the Pleasure Dome
as 'Hecate'.
Mon, Mar 29 1954
Poster of Fireworks
Fireworks
Kenneth Anger was
20 in Fireworks
as 'Dreamer (uncredited)'.
Wed, Dec 31 1947
Poster of Prisoner of Mars
Prisoner of Mars
Kenneth Anger was
14 in Prisoner of Mars
Thu, Jan 01 1942

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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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 SexTV
SexTV
Kenneth Anger was
71+ in SexTV
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 17 1998
Poster of Arena
Arena
Kenneth Anger was
48+ in Arena
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 01 1975