Portrait of Les Blank

Les Blank

Bio: Les Blank was an American documentary filmmaker best known for his portraits of American traditional musicians.
Born: Wed, Nov 27 1935
Birthplace: Tampa, Florida, USA

Death: Sun, Apr 07 2013
Les Blank is 77 years old
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Poster of Tattoo Uprising
Tattoo Uprising
Les Blank would have been no older than
77 in Tattoo Uprising
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Jul 12 2019
Poster of Thailand Moment
Thailand Moment
Les Blank would have been no older than
77 in Thailand Moment
as 'Director'.
Wed, Nov 18 2015
Poster of How To Smell A Rose: A Visit with Ricky Leacock at his Farm in Normandy
How To Smell A Rose: A Visit with Ricky Leacock at his Farm in Normandy
Les Blank would have been no older than
77 in How To Smell A Rose: A Visit with Ricky Leacock at his Farm in Normandy
as 'Director'.
Sun, Aug 31 2014
Poster of Treasure of the Lisu
Treasure of the Lisu
Les Blank was
74 in Treasure of the Lisu
as 'Story Consultant, Editor'.
Fri, Oct 01 2010
Poster of All In This Tea
All In This Tea
Les Blank was
71 in All In This Tea
as 'Director'.
Sat, Apr 14 2007
Poster of Lagniappe
Lagniappe
Les Blank was
70 in Lagniappe
as 'Director, Director of Photography'.
Sun, Jan 01 2006
Poster of The Maestro Rides Again
The Maestro Rides Again
Les Blank was
69 in The Maestro Rides Again
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jan 01 2005
Poster of The Maestro: King of the Cowboy Artists
The Maestro: King of the Cowboy Artists
Les Blank was
59 in The Maestro: King of the Cowboy Artists
as 'Director, Director of Photography, Producer'.
Thu, Oct 12 1995
Poster of Sworn to the Drum: A Tribute to Francisco Aguabella
Sworn to the Drum: A Tribute to Francisco Aguabella
Les Blank was
59 in Sworn to the Drum: A Tribute to Francisco Aguabella
as 'Director'.
Sun, Oct 01 1995
Poster of My Old Fiddle: A Visit with Tommy Jarrell in the Blue Ridge
My Old Fiddle: A Visit with Tommy Jarrell in the Blue Ridge
Les Blank was
58 in My Old Fiddle: A Visit with Tommy Jarrell in the Blue Ridge
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jan 01 1994
Poster of Hole in the Soul
Hole in the Soul
Les Blank was
58 in Hole in the Soul
as 'Camera Operator'.
Sat, Jan 01 1994
Poster of Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse
Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse
Les Blank was
56 in Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse
as 'Camera Operator'.
Wed, Nov 27 1991
Poster of Julie: Old Time Tales of the Blue Ridge
Julie: Old Time Tales of the Blue Ridge
Les Blank was
55 in Julie: Old Time Tales of the Blue Ridge
as 'Director'.
Tue, Jan 01 1991
Poster of Puamana
Puamana
Les Blank was
55 in Puamana
as 'Director'.
Tue, Jan 01 1991
Poster of Innocents Abroad
Innocents Abroad
Les Blank was
55 in Innocents Abroad
as 'Director, Cinematography'.
Tue, Jan 01 1991
Poster of Marc and Ann
Marc and Ann
Les Blank was
55 in Marc and Ann
as 'Director'.
Tue, Jan 01 1991
Poster of Yum, Yum, Yum! A Taste of Cajun and Creole Cooking of Louisiana
Yum, Yum, Yum! A Taste of Cajun and Creole Cooking of Louisiana
Les Blank was
54 in Yum, Yum, Yum! A Taste of Cajun and Creole Cooking of Louisiana
as 'Director'.
Sat, Sep 08 1990
Poster of I Went to the Dance
I Went to the Dance
Les Blank was
53 in I Went to the Dance
as 'Director of Photography, Director'.
Fri, Oct 13 1989
Poster of Ry Cooder & The Moula Banda Rhythm Aces: Let's Have a Ball
Ry Cooder & The Moula Banda Rhythm Aces: Let's Have a Ball
Les Blank was
52 in Ry Cooder & The Moula Banda Rhythm Aces: Let's Have a Ball
as 'Director, Director of Photography'.
Fri, Jan 01 1988
Poster of Živeli! Medicine for the Heart
Živeli! Medicine for the Heart
Les Blank was
51 in Živeli! Medicine for the Heart
as 'Director'.
Sat, Sep 12 1987
Poster of Huey Lewis and the News: Before!
Huey Lewis and the News: Before!
Les Blank was
51 in Huey Lewis and the News: Before!
as 'Producer, Director'.
Sat, Sep 12 1987
Poster of In the Land of Owl Turds
In the Land of Owl Turds
Les Blank was
51 in In the Land of Owl Turds
as 'Producer'.
Tue, Sep 08 1987
Poster of Gap-Toothed Women
Gap-Toothed Women
Les Blank was
51 in Gap-Toothed Women
as 'Director, Writer, Producer, Director of Photography'.
Tue, Feb 17 1987
Poster of Cigarette Blues
Cigarette Blues
Les Blank was
49 in Cigarette Blues
as 'Director, Camera Operator'.
Tue, Oct 01 1985
Poster of Six Short Films of Les Blank (1960-1985)
Six Short Films of Les Blank (1960-1985)
Les Blank was
49 in Six Short Films of Les Blank (1960-1985)
as 'Director'.
Tue, Jan 01 1985
Poster of In Heaven There Is No Beer?
In Heaven There Is No Beer?
Les Blank was
48 in In Heaven There Is No Beer?
as 'Director, Director of Photography, Producer'.
Wed, May 23 1984
Poster of Sprout Wings and Fly
Sprout Wings and Fly
Les Blank was
47 in Sprout Wings and Fly
as 'Director, Director of Photography'.
Sat, Oct 01 1983
Poster of Burden of Dreams
Burden of Dreams
Les Blank was
46 in Burden of Dreams
as 'Director, Producer, Director of Photography'.
Fri, Oct 01 1982
Poster of Fitzcarraldo
Fitzcarraldo
Les Blank was
46 in Fitzcarraldo
as 'Thanks'.
Tue, Mar 02 1982
Poster of Werner Herzog Eats His Shoe
Werner Herzog Eats His Shoe
Les Blank was
44 in Werner Herzog Eats His Shoe
as 'Director, Cinematography, Producer'.
Wed, Nov 19 1980
Poster of Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers
Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers
Les Blank was
44 in Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers
as 'Director, Director of Photography, Producer'.
Sun, Oct 12 1980
Poster of Poto and Cabengo
Poto and Cabengo
Les Blank was
44 in Poto and Cabengo
as 'Director of Photography'.
Tue, Mar 25 1980
Poster of Del mero corazón
Del mero corazón
Les Blank was
43 in Del mero corazón
as 'Director of Photography, Director, Additional Editor'.
Mon, Jan 01 1979
Poster of Always for Pleasure
Always for Pleasure
Les Blank was
42 in Always for Pleasure
as 'Director, Producer, Editor, Director of Photography'.
Tue, May 02 1978
Poster of Chulas Fronteras
Chulas Fronteras
Les Blank was
41 in Chulas Fronteras
as 'Director, Editor'.
Thu, Dec 30 1976
Poster of A Poem Is a Naked Person
A Poem Is a Naked Person
Les Blank was
38 in A Poem Is a Naked Person
as 'Director, Editor, Writer, Director of Photography'.
Thu, May 09 1974
Poster of Hot Pepper
Hot Pepper
Les Blank was
37 in Hot Pepper
as 'Director'.
Thu, Nov 22 1973
Poster of Dry Wood
Dry Wood
Les Blank was
37 in Dry Wood
as 'Director'.
Mon, Oct 01 1973
Poster of Spend It All
Spend It All
Les Blank was
36 in Spend It All
as 'Director, Cinematography, Editor'.
Mon, Mar 13 1972
Poster of A Well Spent Life
A Well Spent Life
Les Blank was
35 in A Well Spent Life
as 'Director'.
Thu, Mar 11 1971
Poster of The Ways of Water
The Ways of Water
Les Blank was
35 in The Ways of Water
as 'Director, Cinematography'.
Fri, Jan 01 1971
Poster of Delusion of the Fury: A Ritual of Dream and Delusion
Delusion of the Fury: A Ritual of Dream and Delusion
Les Blank was
35 in Delusion of the Fury: A Ritual of Dream and Delusion
as 'Editor'.
Fri, Jan 01 1971
Poster of Chicken Real
Chicken Real
Les Blank was
34 in Chicken Real
as 'Director'.
Thu, Jan 01 1970
Poster of The Arch
The Arch
Les Blank was
34 in The Arch
as 'Editor'.
Thu, Dec 18 1969
Poster of The Sun's Gonna Shine
The Sun's Gonna Shine
Les Blank was
33 in The Sun's Gonna Shine
as 'Director'.
Thu, Jan 02 1969
Poster of Mr. Charlie, Your Rollin’ Mill Is Burnin’ Down
Mr. Charlie, Your Rollin’ Mill Is Burnin’ Down
Les Blank was
33 in Mr. Charlie, Your Rollin’ Mill Is Burnin’ Down
as 'Director, Producer, Director of Photography'.
Wed, Jan 01 1969
Poster of String Sounds
String Sounds
Les Blank was
33 in String Sounds
as '"B" Camera Operator'.
Wed, Jan 01 1969
Poster of The Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins
The Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins
Les Blank was
33 in The Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins
as 'Director, Director of Photography, Producer'.
Fri, Dec 20 1968
Poster of God Respects Us When We Work, But Loves Us When We Dance
God Respects Us When We Work, But Loves Us When We Dance
Les Blank was
32 in God Respects Us When We Work, But Loves Us When We Dance
as 'Director'.
Tue, Oct 01 1968
Poster of Lightnin' Les
Lightnin' Les
Les Blank was
32 in Lightnin' Les
as 'Director'.
Mon, Jan 01 1968
Poster of New Sounds in Music
New Sounds in Music
Les Blank was
32 in New Sounds in Music
as 'Camera Operator'.
Mon, Jan 01 1968
Poster of Christopher Tree
Christopher Tree
Les Blank was
31 in Christopher Tree
as 'Editor, Director of Photography'.
Sun, Jan 01 1967
Poster of Seven Second Love Affair
Seven Second Love Affair
Les Blank was
29 in Seven Second Love Affair
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Jan 01 1965
Poster of Pleasure Faire
Pleasure Faire
Les Blank was
29 in Pleasure Faire
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Dec 31 1964
Poster of Dizzy Gillespie
Dizzy Gillespie
Les Blank was
28 in Dizzy Gillespie
as 'Director'.
Wed, Jan 01 1964
Poster of Softball Umpire
Softball Umpire
Les Blank was
26 in Softball Umpire
as 'Director'.
Mon, Jan 01 1962
Poster of And Freedom Came?!
And Freedom Came?!
Les Blank was
26 in And Freedom Came?!
as 'Director'.
Mon, Jan 01 1962
Poster of Strike!
Strike!
Les Blank was
25 in Strike!
as 'Director'.
Sun, Jan 01 1961
Poster of Running Around Like a Chicken With Its Head Cut Off
Running Around Like a Chicken With Its Head Cut Off
Les Blank was
24 in Running Around Like a Chicken With Its Head Cut Off
as 'Director'.
Fri, Jan 01 1960

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