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Richard Kassebaum

1960 – 2008

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Lived 1960 – 2008 (aged 47). Richard Kassebaum was an American documentary filmmaker and filmmaker.

Richard Kassebaum (November 15, 1960 – August 27, 2008) was an American documentary filmmaker. He is best remembered for producing television documentaries, including the 2002 award-winning Limited Series Woodrow Wilson and the Birth of the American Century. Born in Wichita, Kansas, Kassebaum was the son of Republican Senator Nancy Landon Kassebaum. Kassebaum graduated from Maize High School in Maize, Kansas. He received his bachelor's degree in radio and television from Kansas State University and did graduate work in the film school at the University of Southern California. He died from a brain tumor on August 27, 2008, in Knoxville, Tennessee, at the age of 47.

Filmography as a producer The American Experience - two episodes (2000, 2002) Woodrow Wilson and the Birth of the American Century (2002) Kingdom of David: The Saga of the Israelites (2003)

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Education
Kansas State University, USC School of Cinematic Arts, University of Southern California

Family & relationships

Parent
John Philip Kassebaum
Parent
Nancy Landon Kassebaum

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Richard Kassebaum?

filmmaker (1960–2008)

When was Richard Kassebaum born?

Richard Kassebaum was born on 15 November 1960 in Wichita.

When did Richard Kassebaum die?

Richard Kassebaum died on 27 August 2008 in Knoxville.

What was Richard Kassebaum's occupation?

Richard Kassebaum was a documentary filmmaker and filmmaker.

What nationality was Richard Kassebaum?

Richard Kassebaum was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Richard Kassebaum

· Wikidata: Q7326997

· DBpedia: Richard Kassebaum

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