Rory Kennedy

Date of Birth: December 12, 1968

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

Biography

Rory Kennedy is an acclaimed American documentary filmmaker and director, known for her powerful and socially conscious films. Born into the prominent Kennedy family, Rory Elizabeth Katherine Kennedy was born on December 12, 1968, in Washington, D.C. She is the youngest child of U.S. Senator Robert F. Kennedy and Ethel Skakel Kennedy. Despite the tragic assassination of her father before her birth, Rory has carried forward his legacy by focusing on issues such as poverty, addiction, human rights, and the environment through her films. Rory attended Brown University, where she studied Women’s Studies. She began her career in film and television in the 1990s and has since directed and produced numerous documentaries. Some of her notable works include “American Hollow” (1999), “Ghosts of Abu Ghraib” (2007), and “Last Days in Vietnam” (2014), which was nominated for an Academy Award. Rory’s work has been featured on major platforms like HBO, PBS, and Netflix, earning her critical acclaim and several awards.

5 Interesting Facts about Rory Kennedy

1. Rory Kennedy is the youngest of the eleven children of Robert F. Kennedy and Ethel Skakel Kennedy.

2. She co-founded Moxie Firecracker Films, a company dedicated to producing documentary films on social issues.

3. Rory’s documentary “Ghosts of Abu Ghraib” won a Primetime Emmy Award for Exceptional Merit in Documentary Filmmaking.

4. She was pregnant with her third child when she received her Oscar nomination for “Last Days in Vietnam.”

5. Rory’s work has been instrumental in raising awareness about critical global issues, including the AIDS epidemic and human rights abuses.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Rory Kennedy

1. “The power of documentary film is that it can bring people into worlds they might have never known otherwise.”

2. “I am inspired by the resilience and courage of the human spirit.”

3. “It’s important to tell stories that might not otherwise be heard.”

4. “Documentary filmmaking is about capturing truth, even when it’s uncomfortable.”

5. “My father taught me that we all have a responsibility to give back and make the world a better place.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

As of the latest estimates, Rory Kennedy’s highest net worth is estimated to be around $20 million.

Children

Rory Kennedy is married to Mark Bailey, a writer and documentary filmmaker. The couple has three children: Georgia Elizabeth Kennedy-Bailey, Bridget Katherine Kennedy-Bailey, and Zachary Corkland Kennedy-Bailey.