Jonas Mekas
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Jonas Mekas Net Worth

Jonas Mekas was a Lithuanian-born American avant-garde filmmaker who was born on December 24, 1922. He is best known for his film Reminiscences of a Journey to Lithuania, which was selected for preservation in the National Film Registry. He was a pioneer of American avant-garde cinema and his work has had a lasting impact on the film industry.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day December 24, 1922
Birth Place Lithuania
Age 101 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Capricorn

💰 Net worth: $18 Million (2024)

About

A pioneer of American avant-garde cinema whose film Reminiscences of a Journey to Lithuania was selected for preservation in the National Film Registry.

Before Fame

He left his native Lithuania in 1944 because of war.

Trivia

He released one film every day in 2007 on his website, a project he called The 365 Day Project.

Family Life

He and his brother Adolfas founded the film magazine Film Culture.

Associated With

He collaborated closely with fellow avant-garde artists like Andy Warhol.

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