Ken Kwapis Biography
Ken Kwapis is an American Film and Television Director, Screenwriter and Author who was born and brought-up in East St. Louis, Illinois. He is widely known for his work as a director of the feature films ‘He’s Just Not That Into You’, ‘The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants’ and ‘Sesame Street Presents: Follow That Bird’.
Ken is also known for specializing in the single-camera sitcom in the 1990s and 2000s. He is also known for his notable work on ‘The Bernie Mac Show’, ‘Malcolm in the Middle’, ‘The Office’ and in ‘Freaks and Geeks’ as a Director, Producer and Executive producer. He has earned several awards including the Student Academy Award in 1982 and two Primetime Emmy Award nomination.
Ken Kwapis Age
Kwapis is 63 years old as of 2020, he was born on 17 August 1957 in East St. Louis, Illinois, United States of America. He celebrates his birthday on 17th August every year and his birth sign is Leo.
Ken Kwapis Height
Ken stands at a height of 5 feet 11 inches (1.80 meters).
Ken Kwapis Weight
Kwapis Weighs 165 lbs (75 kg).
Ken Kwapis Education
Ken attending the Jesuit preparatory academy St. Louis University High School. He then enrolled at Northwestern University’s School of Speech graduating with a Bachelor’s degree. He then joined the M.F.A. program at the USC School of Cinema-Television.
Ken Kwapis Family, Parents and Siblings
Kwapis was born to Marge (Wells) and Bruno Walter Kwapis in East St. Louis, Illinois. His father was an oral surgeon and he is of Polish descent and was brought-up in Catholic religion. Our efforts to find out more about his family came to no avail as no such information is publicly available. Thus, it is not known if he has any siblings. We will update this section once this information is available.
Ken Kwapis Wife
Ken is happily married to his wife Marisa Silver, an American award-winning author, screenwriter and film director. They are blessed with two children, all sons named Henry and Oliver.
Ken Kwapis Net Worth
Kwapis has an estimated net worth of $16 million dollars as of 2020. This includes his assets, money and income. His primary source of income is his career as a Film and Television Director, Screenwriter and Author. Through his various sources of income, he has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
Ken Kwapis Measurements and Facts
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Ken Kwapis Wiki
- Full Names: Kenneth William Kwapis
- Popular As: Ken Kwapis
- Gender: Male
- Occupation / Profession: Film and Television Director, Screenwriter and Author
- Nationality: American
- Race / Ethnicity: Polish descent
- Religion: Catholic
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
Ken Kwapis Birthday
- Age / How Old?: 63 years (2020)
- Zodiac Sign: Leo
- Date of Birth: 17 August 1957
- Place of Birth: East St. Louis, Illinois, United States of America
- Birthday: 17th August
Ken Kwapis Body Measurements
- Body Measurements: Not Available
- Height / How Tall?: 5 feet 11 inches (1.80 meters)
- Weight: 165 lbs (75 kg)
- Eye Color: Dark Brown
- Hair Color: Dark Brown
- Shoe Size: Not Available
Ken Kwapis Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Bruno Walter Kwapis
- Mother: Marge (née Wells) Kwapis
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
- Marital Status: Married
- Wife/Spouse: Married to Marisa Silver
- Children: Sons (Henry and Oliver)
Ken Kwapis Net Worth and Salary
- Net Worth: $16 Million
- Salary: Under Review
- Source of Income: Film and Television Director, Screenwriter and Author
Ken Kwapis Book
- 6 October 2020 – But What I Really Want to do is Direct: Lessons from a Life Behind the Camera (First edition). New York, NY: St. Martin’s Griffin. ISBN 978-1-250-26012-3. OCLC 1130362898.
Ken Kwapis Movies
- 1984 – The Beniker Gang as Director
- 1985 – Follow That Bird as Director
- 1988 – Vibes as Director
- 1991 – He Said, She Said as Director
- 1996 – Dunston Checks In as Director
- 1997 – The Beautician and the Beast as Director
- 1999 – Border Line as Director
- 2004 – Sexual Life as Director and Writer
- 2005 – The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants Director
- 2007 – License to Wed as Director
- 2009 – He’s Just Not That Into You as Director
- 2012 – Big Miracle as Director
- 2015 – A Walk in the Woods as Director
- TBA – Sisterhood Everlasting Films
- TBA – The Shaggs Films
Ken Kwapis TV Shows
- 1983 – CBS Afternoon Playhouse as Director
- 1984 – ABC Afterschool Special as Director
- 1987 – Amazing Stories as Director
- 1992 – Eerie, Indiana as Director
- 1992-1993 – The Larry Sanders Show as Director
- 1993 – Route 66 as Director
- 1998 – The Wonderful World of Disney as Director
- 1999-2000 – Freaks and Geeks as Director
- 2000-2004 – Malcolm in the Middle as Director and Producer
- 2001 – Grounded for Life as Director
- 2001-2006 – The Bernie Mac Show as Director and Producer
- 2002 – Watching Ellie AS Director and Producer
- 2003 – About a Boy as Director
- 2005-2013 – The Office as Director, Producer and Executive Producer
- 2010 – Parks and Recreation as Director
- 2010-2011 – Outsourced as Director and Executive Producer
- 2015 – Happyish as Director and Executive Producer
- 2016-2017 – One Mississippi as Director
- 2017-2019 – Santa Clarita Diet as Director
- 2018 – The Dangerous Book for Boys as Director
- 2020 – #BlackAF as Director
Frequently Asked Questions about Ken Kwapis
Who is Ken Kwapis?
Ken Kwapis is an American Film and Television Director, Screenwriter and Author. He is widely known for his work as a director of the feature films ‘He’s Just Not That Into You’, ‘The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants’ and ‘Sesame Street Presents: Follow That Bird’. He is also known for specializing in the single-camera sitcom in the 1990s and 2000s.
How old is Ken Kwapis?
Kwapis is 63 years old as of 2020, he was born on 17 August 1957 in East St. Louis, Illinois, United States of America. His birth sign is Leo.
How tall is Ken Kwapis?
Ken stands at a height of 5 feet 11 inches (1.80 meters).
Is Ken Kwapis married?
Yes, he is married to his wife Marisa Silver, an American award-winning author, screenwriter and film director. They are blessed with two children, all sons named Henry and Oliver.
How much is Kwapis worth?
Kwapis has an estimated net worth of $16 million dollars as of 2020. This includes his assets, money and income. His primary source of income is his career as a Film and Television Director, Screenwriter and Author.
Where does Ken live?
Because of security reasons, he has not shared his precise location of residence. We will update this information if we get the location and images of his house.
Is Kwapis dead or alive?
He is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.
Ken Kwapis Social Media Contacts
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- Website