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Amy Stechler(1955-2022)

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Amy Stechler
Amy Stechler was born on 23 June 1955 in New Haven, Connecticut, USA. She was a writer and editor, known for The Life and Times of Frida Kahlo (2005), The Shakers: Hands to Work, Hearts to God (1984) and Brooklyn Bridge (1981). She was married to Ken Burns and Rod Thibeault. She died on 26 August 2022 in Walpole, New Hampshire, USA.
BornJune 23, 1955
DiedAugust 26, 2022(67)
BornJune 23, 1955
DiedAugust 26, 2022(67)
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    • 1 nomination total

Known for

The Life and Times of Frida Kahlo (2005)
The Life and Times of Frida Kahlo
8.0
TV Movie
  • Writer
  • 2005
The Shakers: Hands to Work, Hearts to God (1984)
The Shakers: Hands to Work, Hearts to God
7.2
  • Writer(as Amy Stechler Burns)
  • 1984
Brooklyn Bridge (1981)
Brooklyn Bridge
7.5
  • Writer
  • 1981
The Statue of Liberty (1985)
The Statue of Liberty
7.2
  • Writer(as Amy Stechler Burns)
  • 1985

Credits

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  • The Civil War (1990)
    The Civil War
    9.0
    TV Mini Series
    • consultant
    • 1990

Writer

  • The Life and Times of Frida Kahlo (2005)
    The Life and Times of Frida Kahlo
    8.0
    TV Movie
    • Writer
    • 2005
  • The Statue of Liberty (1985)
    The Statue of Liberty
    7.2
    • additional writing (as Amy Stechler Burns)
    • 1985
  • The Shakers: Hands to Work, Hearts to God (1984)
    The Shakers: Hands to Work, Hearts to God
    7.2
    • Writer (as Amy Stechler Burns)
    • 1984
  • Brooklyn Bridge (1981)
    Brooklyn Bridge
    7.5
    • written by
    • 1981

Editor

  • The Life and Times of Frida Kahlo (2005)
    The Life and Times of Frida Kahlo
    8.0
    TV Movie
    • Editor
    • 2005
  • Huey Long in Huey Long (1985)
    Huey Long
    7.6
    • Editor (as Amy Stechler Burns)
    • 1985
  • The Shakers: Hands to Work, Hearts to God (1984)
    The Shakers: Hands to Work, Hearts to God
    7.2
    • Editor (as Amy Stechler Burns)
    • 1984
  • Brooklyn Bridge (1981)
    Brooklyn Bridge
    7.5
    • Editor
    • 1981

Personal details

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    • Amy Stechler Burns
  • Born
    • June 23, 1955
    • New Haven, Connecticut, USA
  • Died
    • August 26, 2022
    • Walpole, New Hampshire, USA(primary progressive multiple sclerosis)
  • Spouses
      Ken BurnsJuly 10, 1982 - 1993 (divorced, 2 children)
  • Parents
      Gerald "Gerry' Stechler
  • Relatives
    • Nancy Stechler (Gawle)(Sibling)

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    First wife of Ken Burns.

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