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Kim Bass

Known For
Writing
Born
February 16, 1956 in Frankfort, New York, USA
Active Years
1984–2023 (40 Years)
Total Credits
34 credits in database
Writing Born Feb 16, 1956 Frankfort, New York, USA 34 credits
34
Total Credits
1984–2023
40 Years Career Span
16
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Subject: Kim Bass.
Goal: Factual identity profile (Writing focus).
Constraints: Use ONLY provided facts. No inventions. No markdown/asterisks/headings/bullets. 90-130 words. Neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Sources provided: TMDB Bio, TMDB Source [1], Wikipedia [2], IMDb [3], Wikipedia la enciclopedia libre [4].
Name: Kim Bass.
Profession: American film and television writer, director, and producer.
Birthdate: February 16, 1956.
Birthplace: Frankfort, New York, USA (Source 1) or Utica, New York (Source 4). Note: I will stick to Frankfort as it is in the English source [1], or mention both if necessary, but usually, I should pick the most reliable or just state the location provided.
Television credits: Created Sister, Sister; wrote on In Living Color; created the Nickelodeon sitcom Kenan & Kel.
Other TV work: Creative consultant for two seasons on the WB network's animated series Men In Black-The Series.
Film work: Directed the film Day of Days, which starred Tom Skerritt.
Professional affiliations: Member of the Directors Guild of America since 2019.
Education: Graduated in 1974 from Notre Dame Junior Senior High School.
Family: Father is CW Bass; has a brother, Kyle, and four sisters.

Kim Bass is an American film and television writer, director, and producer born on February 16, 1956. His television credits include creating the series Sister, Sister and the Nickelodeon sitcom Kenan & Kel, as well as writing for In Living Color. Bass served as a creative consultant for two seasons on the animated series Men In Black-The Series on the WB network. In film, he directed Day of Days, starring Tom Skerritt. He became a member of the Directors Guild of America in 2019. Born in Frankfort, New York, Bass graduated from Notre Dame Junior Senior High School in 1974. He is the son of CW Bass and has a brother named Kyle and four sisters

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Career

Career overview

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Name: Kim Bass.
Profession: American film and television writer, director, and producer.
Birthdate: February 16, 1956.
Birthplace: Frankfort, New York, USA (Source 1) / Utica, New York (Source 4). Note: I should be careful with conflicting locations, but Source 1 says Frankfort and Source 4 says Utica. I will stick to the provided info.
Writing/TV Credits:
Created Sister, Sister.
Wrote on In Living Color.
Created the Nickelodeon sitcom Kenan & Kel.
Creative consultant for two seasons on the WB network's animated series Men In Black-The Series.
Directing/Other:
Directed the film Day of Days, starring Tom Skerritt.
Member of the Directors Guild of America since 2019.
Known Credits: 16 (TMDB).
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Kim Bass is an American film and television writer, director, and producer. His television career includes several notable creative roles. He is the creator of the television series Sister, Sister and the Nickelodeon sitcom Kenan & Kel. Additionally, Bass has contributed as a writer for In Living Color. His work in television also includes serving as a creative consultant for two seasons on the animated series Men In Black-The Series, which aired on the WB network.
Paragraph 2: Film and Professional Affiliations.
In addition to his television writing and production, Bass has worked in film. He directed the film Day of Days, which featured actor Tom Skerritt. Following the direction of this fourth film, Bass became a member of the Directors Guild of America in 2019. Born on February 16, 1956, Bass has a body of work that includes 16 known credits.
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Kim Bass is an American film and television writer, director, and producer. His television work is marked by several significant creative contributions. He is credited as the creator of the series Sister, Sister, as well as the Nickelodeon sitcom Kenan & Kel. Bass also performed writing duties for the program In Living Color. Beyond these roles, he served as a creative consultant for two seasons on the animated series Men In Black-The Series, which was broadcast on the WB network.

Bass has also extended his career into film direction and professional guild membership. He directed the film Day of Days, a production that starred veteran actor Tom Skerritt. After directing this fourth film, Bass joined the Directors Guild of America in 2019. According to The Movie Database, Bass has 16 known credits. Born on February 16, 1956, his professional background encompasses writing, directing, and producing across various media formats.
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Career timeline

A Snowy Day in Oakland · WriterA Snowy Day in Oakland · DirectorA Snowy Day in Oakland · Producer
Tyson's Run · DirectorTyson's Run · ProducerTyson's Run · Writer
Day of Days · ProducerDay of Days · WriterDay of Days · Director
Kill Speed · DirectorKill Speed · ProducerKill Speed · WriterKill Speed · Screenplay
Junkyard Dog · WriterJunkyard Dog · Director
Succubus: Hell-Bent · DirectorSuccubus: Hell-Bent · ProducerSuccubus: Hell-Bent · Writer
Kenan & Kel · StoryKenan & Kel · TeleplayKenan & Kel · WriterKenan & Kel · CreatorA Thin Line Between Love and Hate · Screenplay
Ballistic · Director
Sister, Sister · WriterSister, Sister · Creator
In Living Color · WriterTrue Colors · WriterTrue Colors · Co-Producer
Star Trek: The Next Generation
The Protector
Sayonara Jupiter

Full Filmography

34 titles
  • A Snowy Day in Oakland (2023) Writer
  • A Snowy Day in Oakland (2023) Director
  • A Snowy Day in Oakland (2023) Producer
  • Tyson's Run (2022) Director
  • Tyson's Run (2022) Producer
  • Tyson's Run (2022) Writer
  • Day of Days (2017) Producer
  • Day of Days (2017) Writer
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  • Day of Days (2017) Director
  • Kill Speed (2010) Director
  • Kill Speed (2010) Producer
  • Kill Speed (2010) Writer
  • Kill Speed (2010) Screenplay
  • Junkyard Dog (2009) Writer
  • Junkyard Dog (2009) Director
  • Succubus: Hell-Bent (2007) Director
  • Succubus: Hell-Bent (2007) Producer
  • Succubus: Hell-Bent (2007) Writer
  • Kenan & Kel (1996) Story
  • Kenan & Kel (1996) Teleplay
  • Kenan & Kel (1996) Writer
  • Kenan & Kel (1996) Creator
  • A Thin Line Between Love and Hate (1996) Screenplay
  • Ballistic (1995) Director
  • Sister, Sister (1994) Writer
  • Sister, Sister (1994) Creator
  • In Living Color (1990) Writer
  • True Colors (1990) Writer
  • True Colors (1990) Co-Producer
  • Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987) as Klingon High Council Member (uncredited)
  • The Protector (1985) as Stan Jones
  • Sayonara Jupiter (1984) as Booker
  • The UnBroken Director
  • The UnBroken Writer

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Kim Bass best known for?

Kim Bass is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Tyson's Run (2022), Tyson's Run (2022), Tyson's Run (2022), Junkyard Dog (2009).

When and where was Kim Bass born?

Kim Bass was born on February 16, 1956 in Frankfort, New York, USA.

How many credits does Kim Bass have?

Kim Bass has accumulated over 34 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1984 to 2023.

What is Kim Bass's background in cinema and television?

Subject: Kim Bass. Goal: Factual identity profile (Writing focus). Constraints: Use ONLY provided facts. No inventions. No markdown/asterisks/headings/bullets. 90-130 words. Neutral, encyclopedic prose. Sources provided: TMDB Bio, TMDB Source [1], Wikipedia [2], IMDb [3], Wikipedia la enciclopedia libre [4]. Name: Kim ...

Kim Bass by the numbers

34credits
24films
10TV series
1984–2023active years

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