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, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for November 27, 2025 |
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| Sun | 4 Sagittarius 31 | 5 Sagittarius 42 | 5 Pisces 55 |
| Moon | 23 Sagittarius 43 | 28 Aquarius 44 | 17 Aries 3 |
| Mercury | 27 Scorpio 30 | 21 Scorpio 4 | 9 Aquarius 4 |
| Venus | 18 Libra 6 | 26 Scorpio 3 | 4 Aquarius 19 |
| Mars | 22 Capricorn 40 | 16 Sagittarius 51 | 2 Aries 43 |
| Jupiter | 3 Sagittarius 57 | 24 Cancer 44 | 21 Sagittarius 15 |
| Saturn | 3 Pisces 59 | 25 Pisces 3 | 12 Pisces 6 |
| Uranus | 2 Taurus 19 | 29 Taurus 12 | 2 Taurus 27 |
| Neptune | 16 Virgo 37 | 29 Pisces 24 | 15 Virgo 39 |
| Pluto | 27 Cancer 13 | 1 Aquarius 49 | 25 Cancer 30 |
| Rahu | 14 Capricorn 44 | 13 Pisces 59 | 9 Capricorn 58 |
| Ketu | 14 Cancer 44 | 13 Virgo 59 | 9 Cancer 58 |
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