Background
Downs, Kevin Ernest was born on April 18, 1955 in Leesburg, Virginia, United States. Son of Oswald Clifton and Virginia Florida (Thompson) Downs.
director educator scriptwriter
Downs, Kevin Ernest was born on April 18, 1955 in Leesburg, Virginia, United States. Son of Oswald Clifton and Virginia Florida (Thompson) Downs.
Bachelor, Virginia Commonwealth University, 1978. Master of Fine Arts, New York University, 1984.
Screenwriter, Daughton/Roque Prodns., New York City, 1984-1985;
screenwriter, Ang Lee/Volunteer L-K Prodns., New York City, 1985-1986;
screenwriter, Chammas Prodns., Los Angeles, 1987;
assistant to producer, IndieProd Prodns., Los Angeles, 1988;
director, Juna Prodns./Columbia Broadcasting System Records, Los Angeles, 1989;
professor advanced screenwriting, directing techniques, Georgetown University, Washington, since 1993. Freelance director McCarthy Prodns., Washington, 1994. Guest speaker in field.
Member of advisory board Creative Screenwriting.