Ken Annakin

Ken Annakin

Tagline: Ken Annakin, a maestro of adventure and comedy.

Born in Beverley, England in 1914, Ken Annakin was an influential director active in the film industry from 1947 to 2002. He made a name for himself in the genres of adventure and comedy, with his most famous works including "The Longest Day" and "Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines," for which he received an Oscar nomination. Known for his adeptness in blending humor with epic settings, Annakin's films were characterized by their lightheartedness and grand scale. Behind the camera, Ken Annakin was a man who spun tales of adventure with an infectious zest, leaving an indelible mark on cinematic history.

Filmography

The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking
The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking

1988

5.9
The Pirate Movie
The Pirate Movie

1982

5.4
The Pirate
The Pirate

1978

5.9
Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines or How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 Hours 11 Minutes
Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines or How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 Hours 11 Minutes

1965

7
The Longest Day
The Longest Day

1962

7.7