Known for movies

Short Info

DiedDecember 31, 1997, Aspen, Colorado, United States
SpouseVictoria Denise Gifford
MarkChooses a shooting style uniquely appropriate for each project, and is also known as an "actors' director".
FactBegan his career making short films and documentaries.


Michael LeMoyne Kennedy (born February 27, 1958) is an American businessman, lawyer, and author. He is the seventh child of Robert F. Kennedy and Ethel Kennedy.

Early life and education

Michael LeMoyne Kennedy was born in Washington, D.C., on February 27, 1958, the seventh child of Robert F. Kennedy and Ethel Kennedy. He was named after his uncle, Michael Kennedy, who was killed in a skiing accident in 1997.

Kennedy graduated from Harvard University in 1981 with a degree in American history. He then attended the University of Virginia School of Law, graduating in 1984.

Career

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After law school, Kennedy worked as a prosecutor in the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office. He then went into private practice, working as a lawyer for various companies and organizations.

In 1991, Kennedy co-founded Citizens Energy Corporation, a non-profit energy company. The company provides low-cost heating oil to low-income families in the Northeast United States.

In 1995, Kennedy co-founded Reaching Up, a non-profit organization that provides job training and education to low-income people.

In 2003, Kennedy wrote a book about his father, titled Make Gentle the Life of This World: The Vision of Robert F. Kennedy and the Words That Inspired Him.

In 2009, Kennedy co-founded the RFK Center for Justice and Human Rights, an organization that works to advance human rights around the world.

In 2013, Kennedy published a book about his uncle, President John F. Kennedy, titled Why England Slept.

Personal Life

Kennedy has been married three times. His first marriage was to Victoria Gifford, the daughter of television personality Frank Gifford, in 1981. The couple had two children before divorcing in 1990.

Kennedy’s second marriage was to Sheila Rauch, a political consultant, in 1992. The couple had three children before divorcing in 2010.

Kennedy’s third marriage is to Kym Gold, a jewelry designer, which began in 2014. The couple has one child together.

Kennedy has also been involved in several high-profile relationships. In the early 1990s, he dated Madonna for several months. In 1998, he had a much-publicized affair with his father’s former assistant, Mimi Alford.

Physical Characteristics

Kennedy is 6 feet tall and has brown hair and blue eyes.

General Info

Full NameMichael LeMoyne Kennedy
DiedDecember 31, 1997, Aspen, Colorado, United States
ProfessionLawyer
NationalityAmerican

Family

SpouseVictoria Denise Gifford
ChildrenKyle Francis Kennedy, Michael LeMoyne Kennedy, Jr., Rory Gifford Kennedy
ParentsRobert F. Kennedy, Ethel Kennedy
SiblingsDavid Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Kerry Kennedy, Rory Kennedy, Joseph P. Kennedy II, Courtney Kennedy Hill, Max Kennedy, Christopher G. Kennedy, Douglas Harriman Kennedy, Kathleen Kennedy Townsend

Accomplishments

AwardsCanadian Comedy Award for Television / Best Direction in a Series
NominationsDirectors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directing – Children's Programs, Gemini Award for Best Direction in a Comedy Program or Series, Gemini Award for Best Sound in an Information/Documentary Program or Series, Canadian Comedy Award for Television / Best Direction in a Special or Episod...
MoviesThe Heist, Robin of Locksley, Red Scorpion 2, The Swordsman, Talons of the Eagle, Caribe

Social profile links

Marks

#Marks / Signs
1Chooses a shooting style uniquely appropriate for each project, and is also known as an "actors' director".

Facts

#Fact
1Michael has a collection of over 250 snow domes from around the world.
2Began his career making short films and documentaries.

Pictures

Movies

Director

TitleYearStatusCharacter
#Roxy2017post-production
Good Witch2017TV Series 2 episodes
Delmer & Marta2016TV Series
Annedroids2016TV Series 1 episode
Odd Squad2014TV Series 2 episodes
Walter 100%2013TV Series series director
What's Up Warthogs!2011-2012TV Series 14 episodes
That's So Weird!2011-2012TV Series 7 episodes
Really Me2012TV Series 4 episodes
She's the Mayor2011TV Series 2 episodes
Little Mosque on the Prairie2007-2011TV Series 37 episodes
Pure Pwnage2010TV Series 2 episodes
The Good Germany2009TV Movie
Lost and Found2009/IShort
The Smart Woman Survival Guide2007TV Series 3 episodes
This Space for Rent2007TV Series 2 episodes
North/South2006TV Series 5 episodes
G-Spot2006TV Series 6 episodes
Metropia2005-2006TV Series 12 episodes
Mental Block2003-2004TV Series 9 episodes
The Industry1999-2003TV Series 13 episodes
Blackfly2001-2002TV Series 7 episodes
Rideau Hall2002TV Series 2 episodes
Murder Among Friends2001TV Movie
Screech Owls2001TV Series 2 episodes
P.R.2000-2001TV Series 7 episodes
Wind at My Back2000TV Series 2 episodes
Emily of New Moon1998-2000TV Series 6 episodes
The Hoop Life1999-2000TV Series 3 episodes
The City2000TV Series 1 episode
Little Men1999TV Series 1 episode
So Weird1999TV Series 2 episodes
Jets - Leben am Limit1999TV Series 1 episode
Hostile Force1997TV Movie
Calculated Risk1997TV Movie
Joe's Wedding1996
Robin of Locksley1996TV Movie
Hard Evidence1995
The Possession of Michael D.1995TV Movie
Taking the Falls1995TV Series 2 episodes
Red Scorpion 21994
Broken Lullaby1994TV Movie
Talons of the Eagle1992
The Swordsman1992
The Kids in the Hall1991-1992TV Series film segment director - 11 episodes
One Man Out1989
Caribe1987
Jim and Muggins Tour Toronto1979Short

Writer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Jets - Leben am Limit1999TV Series writer - 1 episode
The Swordsman1992written by
One Man Out1989writer
Degrassi High1988TV Series co-writer - 1 episode
Caribe1987uncredited

Cinematographer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Sentimental Fool1978Short
These Foolish Things1977Short

Actor

TitleYearStatusCharacter
These Foolish Things1977ShortWilson

Composer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Lost and Found2009/IShort

Production Manager

TitleYearStatusCharacter
The Pink Chiquitas1987production manager

Awards

Won Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
2003Canadian Comedy AwardCanadian Comedy AwardsTelevision - Pretty Funny DirectionMade in Canada (1998)
2003DGC Team AwardDirectors Guild of CanadaOutstanding Achievement in a Television Series - ComedyMade in Canada (1998)
2002Canadian Comedy AwardCanadian Comedy AwardsTelevision - Pretty Funny Direction - SeriesMade in Canada (1998)
2002DGC Team AwardDirectors Guild of CanadaOutstanding Achievement in a Television Series - ComedyMade in Canada (1998)
2001Canadian Comedy AwardCanadian Comedy AwardsTelevision - Pretty Funny Direction - SeriesMade in Canada (1998)
2000Canadian Comedy AwardCanadian Comedy AwardsTelevision - Direction - SeriesMade in Canada (1998)
1997Best of FestivalCanyonlands Film FestivalJoe's Wedding (1996)

Nominated Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
2009DGC Team AwardDirectors Guild of CanadaTelevision Series - ComedyLittle Mosque on the Prairie (2007)
2008DGC Team AwardDirectors Guild of CanadaTelevision Series - ComedyLittle Mosque on the Prairie (2007)
2007DGC Team AwardDirectors Guild of CanadaTelevision Series - DramaNorth/South (2006)
2007DGC Team AwardDirectors Guild of CanadaTelevision Series - ComedyLittle Mosque on the Prairie (2007)
2007GeminiGemini AwardsBest Direction in a Comedy Program or SeriesLittle Mosque on the Prairie (2007)
2004Canadian Comedy AwardCanadian Comedy AwardsTelevision - Pretty Funny Direction - Special or EpisodeMental Block (2003)
2003Canadian Comedy AwardCanadian Comedy AwardsTelevision - Pretty Funny Direction, Special or EpisodeMade in Canada (1998)
2003GeminiGemini AwardsBest Direction in a Comedy Program or SeriesMade in Canada (1998)
2002Canadian Comedy AwardCanadian Comedy AwardsTelevision - Pretty Funny Direction - SeriesBlackfly (2001)
2002DGC Team AwardDirectors Guild of CanadaOutstanding Achievement in a Television Series - DramaEmily of New Moon (1998)
1997DGA AwardDirectors Guild of America, USAOutstanding Directorial Achievement in Children's ProgramsRobin of Locksley (1996)
1979Gold HugoChicago International Film FestivalBest Short FilmJim and Muggins Tour Toronto (1979)

Source: IMDb, Wikipedia

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