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Director
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New York City, New York, USA
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Languages
English
Education
The New School, Northeastern University, Scarsdale High School
Zodiac Sign
♌ Leo
Chinese Zodiac
狗 Dog
Name Origin
English < Ancient Greek < Proto-Indo-European (*balb-)
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Barbara Kopple is known for directing.
Born in New York City, New York, USA (age 79).
5 awards including Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature Film.
Barbara Kopple has 15 credits in our database.
Studied at Array.
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Filmography (15)
Miss Sharon Jones!
Director
Running from Crazy
Director, Producer
These Amazing Shadows
Film
High School Mus...
High School Musical: The Music in You
Director
Shut Up & Sing
Director, Producer
Havoc
Director
American Standoff
American Standoff
Producer
My Generation
Director
A Conversation With Gregory Peck
Director, Producer
Wild Man Blues
Director
AWARDS (6)
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Maya Deren Award
1994
WON
B
Dorothy Arzner Directors Award
1993
WON
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Directors Guild of America Award
1991
WON
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Academy Awards
Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature Film
1991
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Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Barbara Kopple (born July 30, 1946) is an American film director, primarily known for her work in documentary film.
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How old is Barbara Kopple?
Barbara Kopple is 79 years old, born on .
Where was Barbara Kopple born?
Barbara Kopple was born in New York City, New York, USA.
What movies or shows has Barbara Kopple been in?
Barbara Kopple has 15 credits in our database. Notable titles include Miss Sharon Jones! (2015), Running from Crazy (2013), These Amazing Shadows (2011), High School Musical: The Music in You (2007), Shut Up & Sing (2006).
What is Barbara Kopple known for?
Barbara Kopple is primarily known as a director. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Barbara Kopple (born July 30, 1946) is an American film director, primarily known for her work in documentary film.
Where can I find more information about Barbara Kopple?
You can find more about Barbara Kopple on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
