Ken Anderson

Biography

Ken Anderson (September 23, 1917 – March 12, 2006) was an American film director, producer and screenwriter of Christian-themed films, most remembered for his film Pilgrim’s Progress. Anderson was also a prolific writer with 77 books published over a span of 6 decades since the 1940s, including his best known book Where to Find It in the Bible. He was also an editor for the magazine Youth for Christ. Anderson co-founded Gospel Films. But in 1961, he and his wife Doris (Jones) left to form Ken Anderson Films. Over 200 Christian films have been produced since then, including original dramas for many overseas countries.

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Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

1973Nominee

Best Writing

Mysterious Cabin

1979Nominee

Best Director

Christiana

1974Nominee

Best Writing

Apache Fire

Career Highlights

1986Highlight

Career Highlight

The Charm

1975Highlight

Best Director

The Deceiver