Ken Adam

Ken Adam

Born: February 5, 1921
Died: March 10, 2016
in Berlin, Germany
Sir Kenneth Hugo Adam, OBE was a British movie production designer, best known for his set designs for the James Bond films of the 1960s and 1970s, as well as for Dr. Strangelove. He won two Academy Awards for Best Art Direction.

Movies for Ken Adam...

This Is the War Room!
Title: This Is the War Room!
Character: Self
Released: September 6, 2017
Type: Movie
The legendary production designer Ken Adam, aged 93, cigar in hand, brandishes his Flo-Master one last time to conjure up the year 1962 and the iconic War Room he created alongside Stanley Kubrick in Dr Strangelove.
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Istintobrass
Title: Istintobrass
Character: Self
Released: August 30, 2013
Type: Movie
One of the most controversial, original and loved figures of Italian cinema. The most censored director of all time. An anarchist of the film, a gifted experimenter, an inventor of dreams. A truly great artist.
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Everything or Nothing
Title: Everything or Nothing
Character: Self
Released: October 5, 2012
Type: Movie
The story of three men with a shared dream: James Bond franchise producers Albert R. Broccoli and Harry Saltzman, and Bond creator and author Ian Fleming. It’s the thrilling and inspiring narrative behind the longest running film franchise in cinema history, which began in 1962.
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Designing 007: Fifty Years of Bond Style
Title: Designing 007: Fifty Years of Bond Style
Character: Self
Released: September 25, 2012
Type: Movie
A look at a museum exhibition that celebrates the Bond franchise from a design perspective: costumes, sets, concept art, props, etc. We get a multi-sensory experience, immersing audiences in the creation and development of Bond style over its auspicious 50 year history.
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Best Ever Bond
Title: Best Ever Bond
Character: Self
Released: November 22, 2002
Type: Movie
Roger Moore presents the ten best sequences ever to have appeared in the James Bond series, and cast members recall their favourite moments.
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Inside 'Diamonds Are Forever'
Title: Inside 'Diamonds Are Forever'
Character: Self
Released: October 17, 2000
Type: Movie
A behind the scenes look at the James Bond film "Diamonds are Forever"
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Inside 'You Only Live Twice'
Title: Inside 'You Only Live Twice'
Character: Self
Released: October 17, 2000
Type: Movie
A behind the scenes look at the James Bond film "You Only Live Twice"
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Silhouettes: The James Bond Titles
Title: Silhouettes: The James Bond Titles
Character: Self
Released: July 25, 2000
Type: Movie
Documentary exploring the famous title sequences used in the Bond movies. Narrated by Patrick Macnee. Included on the 'You Only Live Twice' Bluray disc
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Inside 'From Russia with Love'
Title: Inside 'From Russia with Love'
Character: Self
Released: June 23, 2000
Type: Movie
A behind the scenes look at the James Bond film "From Russia with Love".
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Terence Young: Bond Vivant
Title: Terence Young: Bond Vivant
Character: Self
Released: May 16, 2000
Type: Movie
Documentary on the career of director Terence Young.
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Inside 'Moonraker'
Title: Inside 'Moonraker'
Character: Self
Released: May 16, 2000
Type: Movie
Documentary looking at the production of the James Bond movie 'Moonraker'. Narated by Patrick Macnee.
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Inside 'Dr. No'
Title: Inside 'Dr. No'
Character: Self
Released: May 16, 2000
Type: Movie
A behind the scenes look at the James Bond film Dr. No.
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Inside: 'Dr. Strangelove or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb'
Title: Inside: 'Dr. Strangelove or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb'
Character: Self - Production Designer
Released: May 5, 2000
Type: Movie
A documentary on the making of Stanley Kubrick's classic 1964 film.
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The Art of Stanley Kubrick: From Short Films to Strangelove
Title: The Art of Stanley Kubrick: From Short Films to Strangelove
Character: Self
Released: April 10, 2000
Type: Movie
A documentary about the making of Stanley Kubricks 1964 film Dr Strangelove Or: How I Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb and his career leading up to this film.
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Harry Saltzman: Showman
Title: Harry Saltzman: Showman
Character: Self
Released: January 1, 2000
Type: Movie
The story of Harry Saltzman, producer of the first James Bond movies.
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Ken Adam: Designing Bond
Title: Ken Adam: Designing Bond
Character: Self
Released: January 1, 2000
Type: Movie
A look at the Oscar-winning production designer.
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Designing Bond: Peter Lamont
Title: Designing Bond: Peter Lamont
Character: Self
Released: January 1, 2000
Type: Movie
A documentary about the work of Peter Lamont.
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Inside 'The Spy Who Loved Me'
Title: Inside 'The Spy Who Loved Me'
Character: Self
Released: January 1, 2000
Type: Movie
A behind the scenes look at the James Bond film "The Spy Who Loved Me"
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Stanley and Us
Title: Stanley and Us
Character: Self
Released: October 8, 1999
Type: Movie
Three hapless directors arrive in England from Italy to make a documentary on their idol. The funny thing is, they have no interviews lined up! Not to worry, these guys have a miracle or two that they call in.
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Title: Die Johannes B. Kerner Show
Character: Self
Released: January 22, 1998
Type: TV
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The Secrets of 007
Title: The Secrets of 007
Character: Self
Released: December 4, 1997
Type: Movie
Behind-the-scenes look at more than three decades of the James Bond feature film series.
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Stanley Kubrick: The Invisible Man
Title: Stanley Kubrick: The Invisible Man
Character: Self
Released: June 20, 1996
Type: Movie
Exploring the reputation of Stanley Kubrick by means of extracts from his work and contributions of people with whom he worked.
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Behind the Scenes with 'Thunderball'
Title: Behind the Scenes with 'Thunderball'
Character: Self
Released: May 16, 1995
Type: Movie
A behind the scenes look at the James Bond film "Thunderball".
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Behind the Scenes with 'Goldfinger'
Title: Behind the Scenes with 'Goldfinger'
Character: Self
Released: January 9, 1995
Type: Movie
A behind the scenes look at the James Bond film "Goldfinger".
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30 Years of James Bond
Title: 30 Years of James Bond
Character: Self
Released: October 3, 1992
Type: Movie
An examination of why the James Bond films have proved so popular including a discussion between the four actors who have played Bond, an interview with Cubby Broccoli and contributions from the directors, production designers, special effects and stuntmen.
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The Making of 'The Spy Who Loved Me'
Title: The Making of 'The Spy Who Loved Me'
Character: Self
Released: July 19, 1977
Type: Movie
Behind the scenes of 'The Spy Who Loved Me', produced by The Open University.
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Title: Spécial cinéma
Character: Self
Released: September 25, 1974
Type: TV
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The Owl and the Pussycat
Title: The Owl and the Pussycat
Character: Middle-Aged Man (uncredited)
Released: November 3, 1970
Type: Movie
Meek, owlish Felix and strident, catty Doris live in the same apartment building. His incessant typing bothers her; her gentlemen callers bother him. Felix informs the landlord of her activities, so Doris moves in on Felix. When they both get thrown out, they move in with Barney... until they drive him out! That's when Felix and Doris finally decide to put theory into practice. But do opposites attract?
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The Incredible World of James Bond
Title: The Incredible World of James Bond
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: November 26, 1965
Type: Movie
This promotional film was aired on American television on 26 November 1965, one month before the release of Thunderball (1965). Narrated by Alexander Scourby, the 48 minute documentary aired as a one hour special. It included footage of the filming at Silverstone Racetrack, Northamptonshire and of the fight aboard the Disco Volante at Pinewood Studios; media coverage of Martine Beswick, Luciana Paluzzi and Claudine Auger; and archive footage of Ian Fleming at 'Goldeneye', Jamaica.