John McKenna Colwell

Background

Colwell, John McKenna was born on November 1, 1948 in Dallas, Texas, United States. Son of Winston Apperson and Louise Elizabeth (Weaver) Colwell.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Southern Methodist U., 1970; Master of Fine Arts, Southern Methodist U., 1971; Doctor of Philosophy, LaSalle U., 1988.

Career

Announcer, producer, Radio Station KAND, 1965-1966; announcer, producer, Radio Station KLIF, 1966; announcer, producer, Radio Station KMAP, 1966-1967; producer, director, Station KDTV-television (now KXTX-television), 1967-1970; producer, director, Station KDFW-television (Columbia Broadcasting System), 1970-1973; producer, director, Tracy-Locke Advertising, 1973-1975; producer, unit production manager, 1st assistant director, MCI Prodns., 1975-1978; freelance 1st assistant director, unit production manager, director, since 1978. Member adjunct faculty LaSalle U., 1991.

Achievements

• John McKenna Colwell has been listed as a noteworthy Film producer and director by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Dirs. Guild American Inc., Screen Actors Guild, American Federation television and Radio Artists, Academy television Arts and Sciences, American Film Institute, Alpha Epsilon Rho, Alpha Delta Sigma.

Interests

• Avocation: magician.

Connections

Married Mary Elizabeth Braun, June 7, 1970 (divorced December 1973). Married Regina Louise Robinson, December 6, 1975. 1 child, Ian McKenna.

Father:

Winston Apperson Colwell

Mother:

Louise Elizabeth (Weaver) Colwell

Spouse:

Regina Louise Robinson

Spouse:

Mary Elizabeth Braun

child:

Ian McKenna Colwell