Portrait of Kirk Browning

Kirk Browning

Bio: Kirk Browning (March 28, 1921 – February 10, 2008) was an American television director and producer who had hundreds of productions to his credit, including 185 broadcasts of Live from Lincoln Center. Born in New York City, Browning dropped out of Cornell University after attending for only one month and moved to Waco, Texas, where he was hired as a newspaper reporter
Born: Mon, Mar 28 1921
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA

Death: Sun, Feb 10 2008
Kirk Browning is 86 years old
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Poster of Audra McDonald Sings the Movies for New Year's Eve
Audra McDonald Sings the Movies for New Year's Eve
Kirk Browning was
85 in Audra McDonald Sings the Movies for New Year's Eve
as 'Director'.
Sun, Dec 31 2006
Poster of The Light in the Piazza (Live from Lincoln Center)
The Light in the Piazza (Live from Lincoln Center)
Kirk Browning was
85 in The Light in the Piazza (Live from Lincoln Center)
as 'Director'.
Thu, Jun 15 2006
Poster of Death of a Salesman
Death of a Salesman
Kirk Browning was
78 in Death of a Salesman
as 'Director'.
Sun, Jan 09 2000
Poster of A Streetcar Named Desire - The San Francisco Opera World Premiere
A Streetcar Named Desire - The San Francisco Opera World Premiere
Kirk Browning was
77 in A Streetcar Named Desire - The San Francisco Opera World Premiere
as 'Director'.
Wed, Dec 30 1998
Poster of New York City Opera: The Merry Widow
New York City Opera: The Merry Widow
Kirk Browning was
74 in New York City Opera: The Merry Widow
as 'Director'.
Wed, Mar 27 1996
Poster of Sondheim: A Celebration at Carnegie Hall
Sondheim: A Celebration at Carnegie Hall
Kirk Browning was
71 in Sondheim: A Celebration at Carnegie Hall
as 'Director'.
Wed, Jun 10 1992
Poster of Antony & Cleopatra - Lyric Opera of Chicago
Antony & Cleopatra - Lyric Opera of Chicago
Kirk Browning was
70 in Antony & Cleopatra - Lyric Opera of Chicago
as 'Director'.
Sun, Dec 15 1991
Poster of The Grapes of Wrath
The Grapes of Wrath
Kirk Browning was
69 in The Grapes of Wrath
as 'Director'.
Fri, Mar 22 1991
Poster of New York City Opera: A Little Night Music
New York City Opera: A Little Night Music
Kirk Browning was
69 in New York City Opera: A Little Night Music
as 'Director'.
Wed, Nov 07 1990
Poster of William Shakespeare's Hamlet
William Shakespeare's Hamlet
Kirk Browning was
69 in William Shakespeare's Hamlet
as 'Director'.
Fri, Nov 02 1990
Poster of Our Town
Our Town
Kirk Browning was
68 in Our Town
as 'Director'.
Sat, Apr 01 1989
Poster of An Evening with Joan Sutherland and Luciano Pavarotti
An Evening with Joan Sutherland and Luciano Pavarotti
Kirk Browning was
67 in An Evening with Joan Sutherland and Luciano Pavarotti
as 'Director'.
Thu, Dec 15 1988
Poster of A Walk in the Woods
A Walk in the Woods
Kirk Browning was
66 in A Walk in the Woods
as 'Director'.
Fri, Jan 01 1988
Poster of The House of Blue Leaves
The House of Blue Leaves
Kirk Browning was
66 in The House of Blue Leaves
as 'Director'.
Mon, May 25 1987
Poster of Turandot
Turandot
Kirk Browning was
66 in Turandot
as 'Director'.
Wed, Apr 01 1987
Poster of Die Fledermaus
Die Fledermaus
Kirk Browning was
65 in Die Fledermaus
as 'Director'.
Wed, Dec 31 1986
Poster of Candide
Candide
Kirk Browning was
65 in Candide
as 'Director'.
Wed, Nov 12 1986
Poster of New York City Ballet: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
New York City Ballet: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Kirk Browning was
64 in New York City Ballet: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
as 'Director'.
Wed, Jan 01 1986
Poster of The Gospel at Colonus
The Gospel at Colonus
Kirk Browning was
64 in The Gospel at Colonus
as 'Director'.
Fri, Nov 08 1985
Poster of Tosca
Tosca
Kirk Browning was
63 in Tosca
as 'Director'.
Tue, Mar 26 1985
Poster of You Can't Take it With You
You Can't Take it With You
Kirk Browning was
63 in You Can't Take it With You
as 'Director'.
Wed, Nov 21 1984
Poster of La Forza del Destino
La Forza del Destino
Kirk Browning was
62 in La Forza del Destino
as 'Director'.
Fri, Mar 23 1984
Poster of Ernani
Ernani
Kirk Browning was
62 in Ernani
as 'Director'.
Sat, Dec 17 1983
Poster of Alice in Wonderland
Alice in Wonderland
Kirk Browning was
62 in Alice in Wonderland
as 'Director'.
Mon, Oct 03 1983
Poster of Lucia di Lammermoor
Lucia di Lammermoor
Kirk Browning was
62 in Lucia di Lammermoor
as 'Director'.
Wed, Sep 28 1983
Poster of The Metropolitan Opera Centennial Gala
The Metropolitan Opera Centennial Gala
Kirk Browning was
61 in The Metropolitan Opera Centennial Gala
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jan 01 1983
Poster of Hansel & Gretel - The Met
Hansel & Gretel - The Met
Kirk Browning was
61 in Hansel & Gretel - The Met
as 'Director'.
Wed, Dec 01 1982
Poster of Fifth of July
Fifth of July
Kirk Browning was
61 in Fifth of July
as 'Director'.
Mon, Oct 11 1982
Poster of Horowitz in London
Horowitz in London
Kirk Browning was
61 in Horowitz in London
as 'Director'.
Sat, May 22 1982
Poster of Ian McKellen: Acting Shakespeare
Ian McKellen: Acting Shakespeare
Kirk Browning was
61 in Ian McKellen: Acting Shakespeare
as 'Director'.
Sun, Apr 25 1982
Poster of Working
Working
Kirk Browning was
61 in Working
as 'Director'.
Tue, Apr 13 1982
Poster of Idomeneo
Idomeneo
Kirk Browning was
60 in Idomeneo
as 'Director'.
Fri, Jan 01 1982
Poster of Puccini: La Boheme
Puccini: La Boheme
Kirk Browning was
60 in Puccini: La Boheme
as 'Director'.
Fri, Jan 01 1982
Poster of Il trittico
Il trittico
Kirk Browning was
60 in Il trittico
as 'Director'.
Sat, Nov 14 1981
Poster of Snow White Live
Snow White Live
Kirk Browning was
60 in Snow White Live
as 'Director'.
Fri, Jun 26 1981
Poster of L'Elisir d'Amore
L'Elisir d'Amore
Kirk Browning was
59 in L'Elisir d'Amore
as 'Director'.
Mon, Mar 02 1981
Poster of Elixir of Love
Elixir of Love
Kirk Browning was
59 in Elixir of Love
as 'Director'.
Mon, Mar 02 1981
Poster of Samson et Dalila
Samson et Dalila
Kirk Browning was
59 in Samson et Dalila
as 'Director'.
Thu, Jan 01 1981
Poster of Big Blonde
Big Blonde
Kirk Browning was
59 in Big Blonde
as 'Director'.
Mon, Dec 01 1980
Poster of Puccini: Manon Lescaut
Puccini: Manon Lescaut
Kirk Browning was
59 in Puccini: Manon Lescaut
as 'Director'.
Sat, Mar 29 1980
Poster of Don Carlo
Don Carlo
Kirk Browning was
58 in Don Carlo
as 'Director'.
Thu, Feb 21 1980
Poster of Don Pasquale
Don Pasquale
Kirk Browning was
57 in Don Pasquale
as 'Director'.
Wed, Jan 17 1979
Poster of Tosca
Tosca
Kirk Browning was
57 in Tosca
as 'Director'.
Mon, Nov 27 1978
Poster of Tartuffe
Tartuffe
Kirk Browning was
57 in Tartuffe
as 'Director'.
Wed, May 31 1978
Poster of Cavalleria Rusticana/Pagliacci
Cavalleria Rusticana/Pagliacci
Kirk Browning was
57 in Cavalleria Rusticana/Pagliacci
as 'Director'.
Wed, Apr 05 1978
Poster of The Metropolitan Opera: Don Giovanni
The Metropolitan Opera: Don Giovanni
Kirk Browning was
56 in The Metropolitan Opera: Don Giovanni
as 'Director'.
Thu, Mar 16 1978
Poster of Horowitz at the White House
Horowitz at the White House
Kirk Browning was
56 in Horowitz at the White House
as 'Director'.
Thu, Jan 26 1978
Poster of The Royal Family
The Royal Family
Kirk Browning was
56 in The Royal Family
as 'Director'.
Wed, Nov 09 1977
Poster of Rigoletto
Rigoletto
Kirk Browning was
56 in Rigoletto
as 'Director'.
Mon, Nov 07 1977
Poster of The Prince of Homburg
The Prince of Homburg
Kirk Browning was
56 in The Prince of Homburg
as 'Director'.
Wed, Apr 27 1977
Poster of La Bohème
La Bohème
Kirk Browning was
55 in La Bohème
as 'Director'.
Mon, Mar 14 1977
Poster of The Taming of the Shrew
The Taming of the Shrew
Kirk Browning was
55 in The Taming of the Shrew
as 'Director'.
Wed, Nov 10 1976
Poster of New York City Opera: The Barber of Seville
New York City Opera: The Barber of Seville
Kirk Browning was
55 in New York City Opera: The Barber of Seville
as 'Director'.
Wed, Nov 03 1976
Poster of Copland Conducts Copland
Copland Conducts Copland
Kirk Browning was
54 in Copland Conducts Copland
as 'Director'.
Wed, Mar 17 1976
Poster of The Time of Your Life
The Time of Your Life
Kirk Browning was
54 in The Time of Your Life
as 'Director'.
Wed, Mar 10 1976
Poster of La Traviata
La Traviata
Kirk Browning was
54 in La Traviata
as 'Director'.
Thu, Jan 01 1976
Poster of The Rules of the Game
The Rules of the Game
Kirk Browning was
54 in The Rules of the Game
as 'Director'.
Wed, Apr 30 1975
Poster of Ceremonies in Dark Old Men
Ceremonies in Dark Old Men
Kirk Browning was
53 in Ceremonies in Dark Old Men
as 'Director'.
Mon, Jan 06 1975
Poster of June Moon
June Moon
Kirk Browning was
52 in June Moon
as 'Director'.
Wed, Jan 30 1974
Poster of Enemies
Enemies
Kirk Browning was
52 in Enemies
as 'Director'.
Wed, Jan 23 1974
Poster of A Touch of the Poet
A Touch of the Poet
Kirk Browning was
52 in A Touch of the Poet
as 'Director'.
Wed, Jan 02 1974
Poster of The Daughter of the Regiment
The Daughter of the Regiment
Kirk Browning was
52 in The Daughter of the Regiment
as 'Director'.
Tue, Jan 01 1974
Poster of The Violent Universe
The Violent Universe
Kirk Browning was
48 in The Violent Universe
as 'Director'.
Fri, Apr 11 1969
Poster of Damn Yankees
Damn Yankees
Kirk Browning was
46 in Damn Yankees
as 'Director'.
Sat, Apr 08 1967
Poster of Amahl and the Night Visitors
Amahl and the Night Visitors
Kirk Browning was
42 in Amahl and the Night Visitors
as 'Director'.
Wed, Dec 25 1963
Poster of The Flood
The Flood
Kirk Browning was
41 in The Flood
as 'Director'.
Sat, May 05 1962
Poster of Two by Saroyan: 'Once Around the Block' and 'My Heart's in the Highlands'
Two by Saroyan: 'Once Around the Block' and 'My Heart's in the Highlands'
Kirk Browning was
39 in Two by Saroyan: 'Once Around the Block' and 'My Heart's in the Highlands'
as 'Director'.
Mon, Nov 07 1960
Poster of The Christmas Tree
The Christmas Tree
Kirk Browning was
37 in The Christmas Tree
as 'Director'.
Sun, Dec 14 1958
Poster of Mayerling
Mayerling
Kirk Browning was
35 in Mayerling
as 'Director'.
Mon, Feb 04 1957
Poster of Amahl and the Night Visitors
Amahl and the Night Visitors
Kirk Browning was
34 in Amahl and the Night Visitors
as 'Director'.
Sun, Dec 25 1955
Poster of Toscanini: The Television Concerts, Vol. 7: Wagner
Toscanini: The Television Concerts, Vol. 7: Wagner
Kirk Browning was
30 in Toscanini: The Television Concerts, Vol. 7: Wagner
as 'Director'.
Sat, Dec 29 1951
Poster of Amahl and the Night Visitors
Amahl and the Night Visitors
Kirk Browning was
30 in Amahl and the Night Visitors
as 'Director'.
Mon, Dec 24 1951
Poster of Toscanini: The Television Concerts, Vol. 6: Weber, Brahms
Toscanini: The Television Concerts, Vol. 6: Weber, Brahms
Kirk Browning was
30 in Toscanini: The Television Concerts, Vol. 6: Weber, Brahms
as 'Director'.
Sat, Nov 03 1951

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 American Playhouse
American Playhouse
Kirk Browning was
60+ in American Playhouse
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 12 1982
Poster of Great Performances
Great Performances
Kirk Browning was
49+ in Great Performances
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 28 1971
Poster of Startime
Startime
Kirk Browning was
38+ in Startime
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 06 1959
Poster of Producers' Showcase
Producers' Showcase
Kirk Browning was
33+ in Producers' Showcase
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 18 1954
Poster of The United States Steel Hour
The United States Steel Hour
Kirk Browning was
32+ in The United States Steel Hour
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 27 1953
Poster of Hallmark Hall of Fame
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Kirk Browning was
30+ in Hallmark Hall of Fame
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951