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Kieth Merrill

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Kieth Merrill Writer Director Producer
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Kieth Merrill was born on 22 May 1940 in Farmington, Utah, USA. He is a director and producer, known for The Great American Cowboy (1974), Amazon (1997) and 12 Dogs of Christmas: Great Puppy Rescue (2012). He has been married to Dagny Johnson since 3 February 1964. They have eight children.
BornMay 22, 1940
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BornMay 22, 1940
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    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 5 wins & 2 nominations total

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    Known for

    Phil Lyne and Larry Mahan in The Great American Cowboy (1974)
    The Great American Cowboy
    6.6
    • Director
    • 1974
    Amazon (1997)
    Amazon
    6.8
    Short
    • Director
    • 1997
    Danielle C. Ryan and James Gaisford in 12 Dogs of Christmas: Great Puppy Rescue (2012)
    12 Dogs of Christmas: Great Puppy Rescue
    5.1
    • Director
    • 2012
    Windwalker (1980)
    Windwalker
    6.8
    • Director
    • 1980

    Credits

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    Director

    • Grand Canyon: Rivers of Time (2022)
      Grand Canyon: Rivers of Time
      Short
      • Director
      • 2022
    • Four Blood Moons (2015)
      Four Blood Moons
      4.5
      • Director (attached)
      • 2015
    • Danielle C. Ryan and James Gaisford in 12 Dogs of Christmas: Great Puppy Rescue (2012)
      12 Dogs of Christmas: Great Puppy Rescue
      5.1
      • Director
      • 2012
    • Jordan-Claire Green in The 12 Dogs of Christmas (2004)
      The 12 Dogs of Christmas
      5.4
      Video
      • Director
      • 2004
    • The Testaments of One Fold and One Shepherd (2000)
      The Testaments of One Fold and One Shepherd
      7.8
      • Director
      • 2000
    • Olympic Glory (1999)
      Olympic Glory
      5.9
      Short
      • Director
      • 1999
    • The Witness (1998)
      The Witness
      9.6
      Short
      • Director
      • 1998
    • Amazon (1997)
      Amazon
      6.8
      Short
      • Director
      • 1997
    • Zion Canyon: Treasure of the Gods (1996)
      Zion Canyon: Treasure of the Gods
      6.3
      Short
      • Director
      • 1996
    • Valencia, Spain (1995)
      Valencia, Spain
      Short
      • Director
      • 1995
    • San Francisco: The Movie
      Short
      • Director
      • 1995
    • Ozarks: Legacy & Legend (1995)
      Ozarks: Legacy & Legend
      6.7
      • Director
      • 1995
    • Yellowstone (1994)
      Yellowstone
      6.0
      • Director
      • 1994
    • Legacy (1993)
      Legacy
      7.1
      • Director
      • 1993
    • The Wild West (1993)
      The Wild West
      7.6
      TV Mini Series
      • Director
      • 1993

    Producer

    • Grand Canyon: Rivers of Time (2022)
      Grand Canyon: Rivers of Time
      Short
      • producer
      • 2022
    • Atomica (2017)
      Atomica
      4.2
      • executive producer
      • 2017
    • Broken Hill (2009)
      Broken Hill
      6.2
      • executive producer
      • 2009
    • The Aviators (2008)
      The Aviators
      5.6
      • executive producer: US
      • 2008
    • Jordan-Claire Green in The 12 Dogs of Christmas (2004)
      The 12 Dogs of Christmas
      5.4
      Video
      • executive producer
      • 2004
    • Olympic Glory (1999)
      Olympic Glory
      5.9
      Short
      • producer
      • 1999
    • Amazon (1997)
      Amazon
      6.8
      Short
      • producer
      • 1997
    • Zion Canyon: Treasure of the Gods (1996)
      Zion Canyon: Treasure of the Gods
      6.3
      Short
      • producer
      • 1996
    • Valencia, Spain (1995)
      Valencia, Spain
      Short
      • producer
      • 1995
    • San Francisco: The Movie
      Short
      • producer
      • 1995
    • Ozarks: Legacy & Legend (1995)
      Ozarks: Legacy & Legend
      6.7
      • producer
      • 1995
    • Yellowstone (1994)
      Yellowstone
      6.0
      • producer
      • 1994
    • The Wild West (1993)
      The Wild West
      7.6
      TV Mini Series
      • producer
      • 1993
    • On the Way Home (1992)
      On the Way Home
      7.8
      Video
      • producer
      • 1992
    • Polynesian Odyssey
      5.6
      Short
      • producer
      • 1991

    Writer

    • Guns of Redemption (2025)
      Guns of Redemption
      6.5
      • screenplay
      • story
      • 2025
    • Four Blood Moons (2015)
      Four Blood Moons
      4.5
      • Writer
      • 2015
    • Danielle C. Ryan and James Gaisford in 12 Dogs of Christmas: Great Puppy Rescue (2012)
      12 Dogs of Christmas: Great Puppy Rescue
      5.1
      • written by
      • 2012
    • Jordan-Claire Green in The 12 Dogs of Christmas (2004)
      The 12 Dogs of Christmas
      5.4
      Video
      • story & screenplay
      • 2004
    • The Testaments of One Fold and One Shepherd (2000)
      The Testaments of One Fold and One Shepherd
      7.8
      • Writer
      • 2000
    • The Witness (1998)
      The Witness
      9.6
      Short
      • Writer
      • 1998
    • Amazon (1997)
      Amazon
      6.8
      Short
      • Writer
      • 1997
    • Zion Canyon: Treasure of the Gods (1996)
      Zion Canyon: Treasure of the Gods
      6.3
      Short
      • Writer
      • 1996
    • Ozarks: Legacy & Legend (1995)
      Ozarks: Legacy & Legend
      6.7
      • Writer
      • 1995
    • Yellowstone (1994)
      Yellowstone
      6.0
      • Writer
      • 1994
    • The Pump (1988)
      The Pump
      7.8
      Short
      • written by
      • 1988
    • Niagara: Miracles, Myths and Magic (1986)
      Niagara: Miracles, Myths and Magic
      5.8
      Short
      • Writer
      • 1986
    • Grand Canyon: The Hidden Secrets (1984)
      Grand Canyon: The Hidden Secrets
      6.9
      • creator
      • 1984
    • Walt Disney in The Magical World of Disney (1954)
      The Magical World of Disney
      8.3
      TV Series
      • adaptation
      • writer
      • 1981
    • Rivals (1981)
      Rivals
      6.2
      • Writer
      • 1981
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    Personal details

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    • Alternative name
      • Kieth W. Merrill
    • Born
      • May 22, 1940
      • Farmington, Utah, USA
    • Spouse
      • Dagny JohnsonFebruary 3, 1964 - present (8 children)
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