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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 12 2019
Poster of Thailand Moment
Thailand Moment
Les Blank would have been no older than 77 in Thailand Moment as 'Director'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 14 2007
Poster of Lagniappe
Lagniappe
Les Blank was 70 in Lagniappe as 'Director, Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1991
Poster of Puamana
Puamana
Les Blank was 55 in Puamana as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1991
Poster of Innocents Abroad
Innocents Abroad
Les Blank was 55 in Innocents Abroad as 'Director, Cinematography'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1991
Poster of Marc and Ann
Marc and Ann
Les Blank was 55 in Marc and Ann as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1991
Poster of Yum, Yum, Yum! A Taste of the Cajun and Creole Cooking of Louisiana
Yum, Yum, Yum! A Taste of the Cajun and Creole Cooking of Louisiana
Les Blank was 54 in Yum, Yum, Yum! A Taste of the Cajun and Creole Cooking of Louisiana as 'Director'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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 'Director, Producer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 12 1987
Poster of In the Land of the Owl Turds
In the Land of the Owl Turds
Les Blank was 51 in In the Land of the Owl Turds as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 17 1987
Poster of Cigarette Blues
Cigarette Blues
Les Blank was 49 in Cigarette Blues as 'Director, Camera Operator'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 01 1982
Poster of Fitzcarraldo
Fitzcarraldo
Les Blank was 46 in Fitzcarraldo as 'Thanks'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 12 1980
Poster of Poto and Cabengo
Poto and Cabengo
Les Blank was 44 in Poto and Cabengo as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 02 1978
Poster of Chulas Fronteras
Chulas Fronteras
Les Blank was 41 in Chulas Fronteras as 'Director, Editor'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 09 1974
Poster of Hot Pepper
Hot Pepper
Les Blank was 37 in Hot Pepper as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 22 1973
Poster of Dry Wood
Dry Wood
Les Blank was 37 in Dry Wood as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 01 1973
Poster of Spend It All
Spend It All
Les Blank was 36 in Spend It All as 'Director, Cinematography, Editor'.
Movie Released: 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, Editor, Cinematography'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1971
Poster of Chicken Real
Chicken Real
Les Blank was 34 in Chicken Real as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1970
Poster of The Arch
The Arch
Les Blank was 34 in The Arch as 'Editor'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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, Director of Photography, Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1969
Poster of String Sounds
String Sounds
Les Blank was 33 in String Sounds as '"B" Camera Operator'.
Movie Released: 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, Producer, Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 01 1968
Poster of Lightnin' Les
Lightnin' Les
Les Blank was 32 in Lightnin' Les as 'Director'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1968
Poster of Christopher Tree
Christopher Tree
Les Blank was 31 in Christopher Tree as 'Editor, Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1965
Poster of Pleasure Faire
Pleasure Faire
Les Blank was 29 in Pleasure Faire as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 31 1964
Poster of Dizzy Gillespie
Dizzy Gillespie
Les Blank was 28 in Dizzy Gillespie as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1964
Poster of Softball Umpire
Softball Umpire
Les Blank was 26 in Softball Umpire as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1962
Poster of And Freedom Came?!
And Freedom Came?!
Les Blank was 26 in And Freedom Came?! as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1962
Poster of Strike!
Strike!
Les Blank was 25 in Strike! as 'Director'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1960

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