About Jonathan Dennis
Lived 1953 – 2002 (aged 48). Jonathan Dennis was a New Zealand archivist, writer, broadcaster and radio personality.
Jonathan Dennis (27 September 1953 – 25 January 2002) was a New Zealand film archivist, broadcaster and writer. He was a founder of the New Zealand Film Archive and its director from 1981 to 1990.
He both made and was the subject of various documentaries along with presenting Radio New Zealand's "Film Show" for many years.
Awards Dennis was honored in 1990 with the Queen's Service Medal for his work in establishing the NZ Film Archive (now known as Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision). In 1993 Le Giornate Cinema del Muto (the Pordenone Silent Film Festival held annually in Pordenone, Italy) honored his services to silent film with the Jean Mitry Award.
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Who was Jonathan Dennis?
New Zealand archivist, producer, radio presenter and founding director of the New Zealand Film Archive (1953-2002)
When was Jonathan Dennis born?
Jonathan Dennis was born on 27 September 1953 in Taumarunui.
When did Jonathan Dennis die?
Jonathan Dennis died on 25 January 2002 in Wellington.
What was Jonathan Dennis's occupation?
Jonathan Dennis was an archivist, writer, broadcaster and radio personality.
What nationality was Jonathan Dennis?
Jonathan Dennis was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jonathan Dennis. https://biography.guide/jonathan-dennis/
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