Les Blank was an American documentary filmmaker known for his vibrant and intimate portrayals of American culture. Born on November 27, 1935, in Tampa, Florida, he produced films that captured the essence of various regional traditions and communities. His work often focused on music, food, and folklore, emphasizing authenticity and the human experience. Blank's storytelling style was characterized by a deep appreciation for his subjects, making him a significant figure in the documentary genre. He passed away on April 7, 2013, in Berkeley, California, after battling cancer.
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Meaning of the name - Les
The name Les doesn't have a specific meaning on its own. It's primarily used as a nickname, inheriting the meanings of the names it's derived from.
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Les Blank belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Tampa
Place of Death: Berkeley
Cause of Death: bladder cancer
Educated At: USC School of Cinematic Arts | Phillips Academy | Tulane University | University of Southern California
Occupation: documentarian | film producer | director | film director | documentary filmmaker
Children: Harrod Blank
Awards Received: Maya Deren Award | Guggenheim Fellowship
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on November 27, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for November 27, 2024 |
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| Sun | 4 Sagittarius 31 | 5 Sagittarius 57 | 4 Pisces 55 |
| Moon | 23 Sagittarius 43 | 26 Libra 22 | 2 Aries 3 |
| Mercury | 27 Scorpio 30 | 22 Sagittarius 27 | 8 Aquarius 7 |
| Venus | 18 Libra 6 | 18 Capricorn 52 | 3 Aquarius 6 |
| Mars | 22 Capricorn 40 | 5 Leo 37 | 1 Aries 57 |
| Jupiter | 3 Sagittarius 57 | 17 Gemini 37 | 21 Sagittarius 8 |
| Saturn | 3 Pisces 59 | 12 Pisces 45 | 11 Pisces 58 |
| Uranus | 2 Taurus 19 | 24 Taurus 49 | 2 Taurus 25 |
| Neptune | 16 Virgo 37 | 27 Pisces 9 | 15 Virgo 40 |
| Pluto | 27 Cancer 13 | 0 Aquarius 9 | 25 Cancer 31 |
| Rahu | 14 Capricorn 44 | 3 Aries 18 | 10 Capricorn 1 |
| Ketu | 14 Cancer 44 | 3 Libra 18 | 10 Cancer 1 |
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