Kevin Bray (director)

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Kevin Bray
Alma mater University of Michigan
Occupation(s)Film director, television director, commercial director, music video director
Years active1988–present

Kevin Bray is an American film, television, commercial and music video director. Bray attended the University of Michigan and the University of Paris (Sorbonne) before completing his studies at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts. Bray also goes by his initials, KGB.

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Career

Beginning his career as a music video director, Bray has directed music videos for a number of artists, including Anita Baker, Jessica Simpson, Jennifer Lopez, Brandy, Christina Aguilera, Lauryn Hill, De La Soul, Whitney Houston, Savage Garden, Celine Dion, among others.

Film

Television

Director
Executive producer and/or director
Producer
Actor
Documentary appearances
Commercials

Music videos

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Awards and nominations

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