Ken Kelsch

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Biography

Kenneth Arthur Kelsch (July 8, 1947 – December 11, 2023) was an American cinematographer. He was best known for his guerilla filmmaking style and his career-spanning partnership with filmmaker Abel Ferrara, with whom he made more than a dozen films, including The Driller Killer (1979), Bad Lieutenant (1992), Dangerous Game (1993), The Addiction (1995), The Blackout (1997), and Welcome to New York (2014), as well as a segment of the HBO dark comedy drama anthology series Subway Stories (1997).

Career Overview

Ken Kelsch has 52 screen credits in a career dating back to 1979. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Sleepaway Camp with 1 titles. Signature works include Big Night, Desert Flower, 100 Feet. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Camera
Gender
male
Known Credits
52
Birth Date
1947-07-08 00:00:00
Birth Place
Brooklyn, New York, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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