Adam Kane

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Adam Kane
Education AFI Conservatory
OccupationCinematographer, television director, television producer
Years active1989–present
Spouse(s) Leslie Hope (2005-2015)

Adam Kane is an American cinematographer, film director, television director and producer.

Since the 1990s, Kane has amassed cinematography credits for the films Hail Caesar , The Boondock Saints , The Man , Skinwalkers and a number of other films.

In 2005, he transitioned to directing, starting with the short film The Fix starring Robert Patrick, a film that won numerous awards. [1] As a television director, his credits include Pushing Daisies , My Own Worst Enemy , Supernatural , Kings , Mercy , Heroes , The Mentalist , Haven , Being Human , Hannibal , 24: Live Another Day , Daredevil , Supergirl , and Star Trek: Discovery .

In 2009, Kane directed the film Formosa Betrayed starring James Van Der Beek .

He is an alumnus of New York University's Tisch School of the Arts and the AFI Conservatory. [2]

He was married to actress Leslie Hope. [3]

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References

  1. DB // AgencyND // University of Notre Dame (2007-04-04). "Adam Kane // Department of Film, Television and Theatre // University of Notre Dame". Ftt.nd.edu. Archived from the original on 2013-06-26. Retrieved 2013-04-27.
  2. Adam Kane bio at formosathemovie.com
  3. "Biography for Leslie Hope". yborfilmfestival.com. Archived from the original on 2013-10-31.