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Gil Kenan was born on October 16, 1976 in London, England. He is a director and writer, known for Monster House (2006), Poltergeist (2015) and City of Ember (2008). See full bio »

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Known For

Monster House
Monster House Director
(2006)
Poltergeist
Poltergeist Director
(2015)
City of Ember
City of Ember Director
(2008)
Junkers
Junkers Director
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Filmography

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 2016 Scream: The TV Series (TV Series) (1 episode)
- Village of the Damned (2016)
 2015 Poltergeist
 2008 City of Ember
 2006 Monster House
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 2021 Ghostbusters: Afterlife (written by) (completed)
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 2006 Monster House (performer: "Thou Art Dead") / (writer: "Thou Art Dead")
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 2015 Wrestling Isn't Wrestling (Video documentary short)
Suit
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 2021 Ghostbusters: Afterlife (executive producer) (completed)
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 2001 A Table Is a Table (Short) (title sequence)
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 2020 The Craft: Legacy (special thanks)
 2017 The Little Hours (special thanks)
 2013 Caterwaul (Short) (special thanks)
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 2013 Made in Hollywood (TV Series)
Self
- Episode #10.31 (2013) ... Self
 2009 Cinema 3 (TV Series)
Self
- Episode dated 10 January 2009 (2009) ... Self
 2008 Èxit (TV Series)
Self
- Episode #2.16 (2008) ... Self
 2006 Inside Monster House (Video documentary short)
Self - director
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Trivia:

Left London when he was three for Tel Aviv then moved to Reseda-Los Angeles at 8 years old.

Star Sign:

Libra
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