J.M. Kenny

Producer
Director
Writer

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J.M. Kenny was born on 17 December 1965 in Brooklyn, New York, USA. He is a producer and director, known for Jurassic Park (1993), Congo (1995) and La Liste de Schindler (1993). He has been married to Heidi since 2 March 1996. They have two children.

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Awards
- 1 win & 5 nominations total

Known for

Jurassic Park (1993)

8.2

Additional Crew(as Joseph J.M. Kenny)

1993

Congo (1995)

5.3

Additional Crew(as Joseph 'J.M.' Kenny)

1995

La Liste de Schindler (1993)

La Liste de Schindler

9.0

Additional Crew(as Joseph J.M. Kenny, United States)

1993

Brad Garrett, Joe Alaskey, Joe Nipote, and Malachi Pearson in Casper (1995)

6.2

Additional Crew(as Joseph J.M. Kenny)

1995

Credits

Producer

A Christmas Story Behind the Scenes
Video
- producer
- 2024
Heroes and Villains: The World of the Amazing Spider-Man
6.5
TV Movie
- producer
- 2014
Necessary Evil: Super-Villains of DC Comics
6.8
- producer
- 2013
La 82e cérémonie des Oscars
6.7
TV Special
- supervising producer
- 2010
Tension: Creating 'We Own the Night'
5.2
Video
- producer
- 2008
Police Action: Filming Cops, Cars and Chaos
7.2
Video
- producer
- 2008
A Moment in Crime: Creating Late Eighties Brooklyn
6.6
Video
- producer
- 2008
The Study of Groundhogs: A Real Life Look at Marmots
5.5
Video
- producer
- 2008
Starz on the Set: Wild Hogs
TV Short
- producer
- 2007
Academy of Superheroes: Guide for Kids
Video
- executive producer
- 2007
A Frozen Set: The Making of 'Wind Chill'
6.2
Video
- supervising producer (as JM Kenny)
- 2007
Skill vs. Will: The Making of 'Rocky Balboa'
7.1
Video
- executive producer
- 2007
Reality in the Ring: Filming Rocky's Final Fight
6.6
Video
- executive producer
- 2007
From the Ground Up: The Visual Effects of 'Little Man'
Video
- executive producer
- 2006
Big Comedy: The Making of 'Little Man'
Video
- executive producer
- 2006

Director

Heroes and Villains: The World of the Amazing Spider-Man
6.5
TV Movie
- Director
- 2014
Necessary Evil: Super-Villains of DC Comics
6.8
- Director (uncredited)
- 2013
An Evening with Kevin Smith 2: Evening Harder
7.7
Video
- Director
- 2006
Moonstruck: At the Heart of an Italian Family
6.7
Video
- Director
- 2006
Footloose: Songs That Tell a Story
7.7
Video
- Director
- 2004
Footloose: A Modern Musical
8.1
Video
- Director
- 2004
Lifting the Fog: A Look Into the Mysteries of Autism
6.5
Video
- Director
- 2004
The Journey of Rain Man
5.9
Video
- Director
- 2004
Wings of Desire: The Angels Among Us
7.1
Video
- Director (as JM Kenny)
- 2003
The Making of 'Sneakers'
6.8
Video
- Director
- 2003
Dances with Wolves: The Creation of an Epic
7.8
Video
- Director
- 2003
Moonlight Mile: A Journey to Screen
5.9
TV Movie
- Director
- 2002
An Evening with Kevin Smith
8.3
Video
- Director
- 2002
A Day in the Life of Nancy M. Pimental
5.5
Video
- Director
- 2002
Creating a Myth... the Memories of 'Legend'
7.0
Video
- Director
- 2002

Writer

Lifting the Fog: A Look Into the Mysteries of Autism
6.5
Video
- Writer
- 2004
The Journey of Rain Man
5.9
Video
- Writer
- 2004
The Making of 'Sneakers'
6.8
Video
- Writer
- 2003
Dances with Wolves: The Creation of an Epic
7.8
Video
- Writer
- 2003
Judge Not: In Defense of Dogma
6.3
Video
- written by
- 2001
The Perfect Fit
7.0
Video
- Writer
- 2001
Pure Imagination: The Story of 'Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory'
7.7
Video
- Writer
- 2001
Interview with the Vampire: In the Shadow of the Vampire
7.1
Video
- Writer
- 2001
Enlisted: The Story of 'M*A*S*H'
6.8
Video
- Writer
- 2000
In the Line of Fire: The Ultimate Sacrifice
6.0
Video
- Writer
- 2000
Reliving Our Fast Times at Ridgemont High
6.4
Video
- written by
- 1999
View Askew's Look Back at 'Mallrats'
6.1
Video
- written by
- 1999
Hidden Vulnerability: A Look Into the Making of 'Arlington Road'
6.8
Video
- Writer
- 1999
Building a Better Mummy
7.1
Video
- Writer
- 1999
Cruel Intentions: Creative Intentions: Finding A Visual Style
Video
- Writer
- 1999

Personal details

Alternative names
- JM Kenny
Born
- December 17, 1965
- Brooklyn, New York, USA
Spouse
- HeidiMarch 2, 1996 - present (2 children)
Other works
Is currently producing/directing behind-the-scenes documentaries for Universal Studios Home video DVD/Laserdisc series. Titles include: Dantes Peak, The Jackal, The Blues Brothers, Blues Brothers 2000, Casper, Fried Green Tomatoes, Animal House.

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