D. A. Pennebaker
Directing Born Jul 15, 1925 Died Aug 1, 2019 Evanston, Illinois, USA 148 credits
Biography
D. A. Pennebaker works in directing. Born July 15, 1925 in Evanston, Illinois, USA. Died August 1, 2019. Archytele tracks 148 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Frequent co-stars
Frans Kokshoorn
4 shared titles
Sacco van der Made
3 shared titles
Hans Otjes
2 shared titles
Diana Dobbelman
2 shared titles
Anna Kovalchuk
1 shared title
Vyacheslav Zakharov
1 shared title
Aleksandr Novikov
1 shared title
Andrey Sharkov
1 shared title
Igor Nikolaev
1 shared title
Miroslav Malich
1 shared title
Career timeline
Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World · Executive Producer
Tiny Tim: King for a Day
Robert Drew & Associates at the Museum of ToleranceDepeche Mode: Video Singles Collection · DirectorJill Drew and D.A. PennebakerUnlocking the Cage · Director
Janis: Little Girl BlueSnapshots from the Tour · Director
A Venue For The End Of The World
Ricky on Leacock
Mario Ruspoli, Prince of the Whales
Godard Made in USAThe National - 'High Violet' Live From Brooklyn Academy of Music · Director
Kings of Pastry · Director
The Return of the War Room · DirectorA President to Remember: In the Company of John F. Kennedy · EditorA President to Remember: In the Company of John F. Kennedy · CinematographyMorris Engel: The Independent
The Jimi Hendrix Experience: Live at Monterey · DirectorAddiction · Director65 Revisited · Camera Operator65 Revisited · Director
Al Franken: God Spoke · Executive ProducerCinema16: American Short Films · DirectorAssume the Position with Mr. Wuhl · Director
No Direction Home: Bob Dylan
World Tour 1966: The Home MoviesThe Cutman · Executive Producer
Only the Strong Survive · DirectorOnly the Strong Survive · Camera OperatorOnly the Strong Survive · EditorMonterey Pop - The Outtake Performances · CinematographyMonterey Pop - The Outtake Performances · Director
Down from the Mountain · EditorDown from the Mountain · DirectorDown from the Mountain · Director of PhotographyStartup.com · Producer
The Ballad of Ramblin' Jack
Bessie: A Portrait of Bessie Schonberg · Director
Moon Over Broadway · Director
Westernhagen: Keine Zeit · Director
Woodstock Diary · Director
The War Room · DirectorThe War Room · EditorThe War Room · Director of Photography
Chuck Berry: Rock and Roll Music · DirectorChuck Berry: Rock and Roll Music · Camera Operator
Jerry Lee Lewis: The Story of Rock and Roll · Director
Depeche Mode 101 · DirectorDepeche Mode 101 · EditorDepeche Mode 101 · Camera OperatorDepeche Mode: Live at the Pasadena Rose Bowl · Camera OperatorDepeche Mode: Live at the Pasadena Rose Bowl · Editor
Jimi Plays Monterey · EditorJimi Plays Monterey · DirectorJimi Plays Monterey · Camera OperatorShake! Otis at Monterey · DirectorShake! Otis at Monterey · Camera Operator
Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars · DirectorZiggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars · Camera OperatorMaking Samuel Beckett's 'Rockaby' · DirectorMaking Samuel Beckett's 'Rockaby' · Director of PhotographyMaking Samuel Beckett's 'Rockaby' · Editor
Before the Nickelodeon: The Cinema of Edwin S. Porter
DeLorean · Director
The Energy War · DirectorTown Bloody Hall · DirectorTown Bloody Hall · Director of PhotographyTown Bloody Hall · Producer
Full Filmography
148 titles- Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World (2023) Executive Producer
- Tiny Tim: King for a Day (2020) as Himself
- Robert Drew & Associates at the Museum of Tolerance (2016) as Self
- Depeche Mode: Video Singles Collection (2016) Director
- Jill Drew and D.A. Pennebaker (2016) as Himself
- Unlocking the Cage (2016) Director
- Janis: Little Girl Blue (2015) as Himself
- Snapshots from the Tour (2015) Director
- A Venue For The End Of The World (2014) as Himself
- Ricky on Leacock (2012) as Self
- Mario Ruspoli, Prince of the Whales (2011) as Self
- Godard Made in USA (2010) as Self
- The National - 'High Violet' Live From Brooklyn Academy of Music (2010) Director
- Kings of Pastry (2009) Director
- The Return of the War Room (2008) Director
- A President to Remember: In the Company of John F. Kennedy (2008) Editor
- A President to Remember: In the Company of John F. Kennedy (2008) Cinematography
- Morris Engel: The Independent (2008) as Self
- The Jimi Hendrix Experience: Live at Monterey (2007) Director
- Addiction (2007) Director
- 65 Revisited (2007) Camera Operator
- 65 Revisited (2007) Director
- Al Franken: God Spoke (2006) Executive Producer
- Cinema16: American Short Films (2006) Director
- Assume the Position with Mr. Wuhl (2006) Director
- No Direction Home: Bob Dylan (2005) as Self
- World Tour 1966: The Home Movies (2003) as Self (archive footage)
- The Cutman (2003) Executive Producer
- Only the Strong Survive (2002) Director
- Only the Strong Survive (2002) Camera Operator
- Only the Strong Survive (2002) Editor
- Monterey Pop - The Outtake Performances (2002) Cinematography
- Monterey Pop - The Outtake Performances (2002) Director
- Tiny Tim Backstage at Monterey Pop (2002) Director
- Down from the Mountain (2001) Editor
- Down from the Mountain (2001) Director
- Down from the Mountain (2001) Director of Photography
- Startup.com (2001) Producer
- The Ballad of Ramblin' Jack (2000) as Self
- Bessie: A Portrait of Bessie Schonberg (1998) Director
- Moon Over Broadway (1997) Director
- Westernhagen: Keine Zeit (1996) Director
- Woodstock Diary (1994) Director
- The War Room (1993) Director
- The War Room (1993) Editor
- The War Room (1993) Director of Photography
- Chuck Berry: Rock and Roll Music (1992) Director
- Chuck Berry: Rock and Roll Music (1992) Camera Operator
- Jerry Lee Lewis: The Story of Rock and Roll (1991) Director
- Depeche Mode 101 (1989) Director
- Depeche Mode 101 (1989) Editor
- Depeche Mode 101 (1989) Camera Operator
- Depeche Mode: Live at the Pasadena Rose Bowl (1989) Camera Operator
- Depeche Mode: Live at the Pasadena Rose Bowl (1989) Editor
- Depeche Mode: Live at the Pasadena Rose Bowl (1989) Director
- Jimi Plays Monterey (1987) Editor
- Jimi Plays Monterey (1987) Director
- Jimi Plays Monterey (1987) Camera Operator
- Shake! Otis at Monterey (1987) Director
- Shake! Otis at Monterey (1987) Camera Operator
- Shake! Otis at Monterey (1987) Editor
- From the Pole to the Equator (1987) Editor
- Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars (1983) Director
- Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars (1983) Camera Operator
- Making Samuel Beckett's 'Rockaby' (1983) Director
- Making Samuel Beckett's 'Rockaby' (1983) Director of Photography
- Making Samuel Beckett's 'Rockaby' (1983) Editor
- Before the Nickelodeon: The Cinema of Edwin S. Porter (1982) as Reader - Film as a Visual Newspaper (voice)
- DeLorean (1981) Director
- The Energy War (1979) Director
- Town Bloody Hall (1979) Director
- Town Bloody Hall (1979) Director of Photography
- Town Bloody Hall (1979) Producer
- Jingle Bells: RFK - 1964 (1977) Producer
- Jingle Bells: RFK - 1964 (1977) Director
- Jingle Bells: RFK - 1964 (1977) Editor
- Jingle Bells: RFK - 1964 (1977) Director of Photography
- David Bowie: Cracked Actor (1975) Thanks
- Little Richard: Keep on Rockin' (1973) Director of Photography
- Little Richard: Keep on Rockin' (1973) Director
- Little Richard: Keep on Rockin' (1973) Producer
- Eat the Document (1972) Camera Operator
- Dancers in School (1972) Director
- Sweet Toronto (1971) Director
- Up Your Legs Forever (1971)
- 1 P.M. (1971) as Self
- 1 P.M. (1971) Director
- 1 P.M. (1971) Producer
- 1 P.M. (1971) Director of Photography
- 1 P.M. (1971) Writer
- 1 P.M. (1971) Editor
- Maidstone (1971) Director of Photography
- Maidstone (1971) Cinematography
- Original Cast Album: Company (1970) Director
- Original Cast Album: Company (1970) Director of Photography
- Alice Cooper (1970) Director
- Monterey Pop (1968) Director
- Monterey Pop (1968) Camera Operator
- Beyond the Law (1968) Cinematography
- Two American Audiences: La Chinoise - A Film in the Making (1968) Director
- Wild 90 (1968) as Al
- Wild 90 (1968) Director of Photography
- Wild 90 (1968) Writer
- Wake at Generation (1968) Director
- Hickory Hill (1968) Director
- RainForest (1968) Director
- Bob Dylan – Don't Look Back (1967) Writer
- Bob Dylan – Don't Look Back (1967) Director
- Bob Dylan – Don't Look Back (1967) Camera Operator
- Marathon (1965) Camera Operator
- Hier Strauss (1965) Director
- Elizabeth and Mary (1965) Director
- Lambert & Co. (1964) Director
- You’re Nobody Till Somebody Loves You (1964) Director
- You’re Nobody Till Somebody Loves You (1964) Editor
- You’re Nobody Till Somebody Loves You (1964) Producer
- You’re Nobody Till Somebody Loves You (1964) Camera Operator
- Crisis: Behind a Presidential Commitment (1963) Director
- The Chair (1963) Cinematography
- The Chair (1963) Director
- Jane (1962) Director
- Blackie (1962) Director
- Mooney vs. Fowle (1962) Director
- Susan Starr (1962) Director
- Adventures on the New Frontier (1961) Camera Operator
- Adventures on the New Frontier (1961) Director
- David (1961) Director
- On the Pole: Eddie Sachs (1961) Director
- On the Pole: Eddie Sachs (1961) Cinematography
- Aga Khan (1961) Director
- ABC Close-Up! (1960) Director
- Primary (1960) Editor
- Primary (1960) Camera Operator
- Primary (1960) Sound Recordist
- ABC Close-Up: Yanki, No! (1960) Director of Photography
- Christopher and Me (1960) Screenplay
- Christopher and Me (1960) Music
- Skyscraper (1959) Director
- Opening In Moscow (1959) Director
- Brussels Loops (1958) Director
- Daybreak Express (1957) Director
- Daybreak Express (1957) Writer
- Daybreak Express (1957) Editor
- Daybreak Express (1957) Director of Photography
- Your Share in Tomorrow (1957) Special Effects Supervisor
- American Football (1957) Director of Photography
- Baby (1954) Director
- David Director
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is D. A. Pennebaker best known for?
D. A. Pennebaker is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Janis: Little Girl Blue (2015), Drop Dead Diva (2009), The Journey of Flower (2015), 唱錢 (2026).
When and where was D. A. Pennebaker born?
D. A. Pennebaker was born on July 15, 1925 in Evanston, Illinois, USA. They passed away on August 1, 2019.
How many credits does D. A. Pennebaker have?
D. A. Pennebaker has accumulated over 148 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1954 to 2023.
What is D. A. Pennebaker's background in cinema and television?
Donn Alan Pennebaker (/ˈpɛniːbeɪkər/; July 15, 1925 – August 1, 2019) was an American documentary filmmaker and one of the pioneers of direct cinema. Performing arts and politics were his primary subjects. In 2013, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recognized his body of work with an Academy Honorary Awar...
D. A. Pennebaker by the numbers
148credits
146films
2TV series
1954–2023active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Janis: Little Girl Blue (2015) as Himself — aged about 89
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