Ken Kao
Ken Kao is an American film producer. He is known for his work with Terrence Malick, and for co-founding Arcana with Ryan Gosling.[1][2] Kao is the President and Founder of Waypoint Entertainment.[3]
Early life
Kao is the son of GPS pioneer Min Kao.[4] He grew up in Kansas City.[5] His sister is fashion designer Jen Kao.
Personal life
Kao is married to Jessica Michibata. They live in Los Angeles.[6]
Films
- Rampart (film)
- Knight of Cups (film)
- The Sea of Trees
- The Nice Guys
- Silence (2016 film)
- Lost in London
- Song to Song
- The Glass Castle (2017 film)
- Hostiles (film)
- Woodshock
- The Outsider (2018 film)
- Tau (film)
- The Favourite
- Mid90s
- Cuckoo (2024 film)
- Longlegs
- Hamlet
- She Rides Shotgun
- Splitsville (film)
- Project Hail Mary (film)
- The Actor (2025 film)
- I Love Boosters
- Hokum (film)
References
- ^ Ford, Rebecca (June 14, 2017). "Ryan Gosling Launches Production Company Arcana With Ken Kao". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 20, 2022.
- ^ Wyche, Elbert. "Ryan Gosling, Ken Kao form production company Arcana". Screen. Retrieved 2024-08-01.
- ^ Drury Wagner, Kathryn (May 13, 2024). "Ken Kao: The Movie Mogul Among Us". Hawaii Business Magazine.
- ^ McClintock, Pamela (2015-01-29). "Berlin Q&A: The Garmin Heir Behind Terrence Malick's New Movie". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2024-08-01.
- ^ Raup, Jordan (2016-03-02). "'Knight of Cups' Producers Discuss Their First Terrence Malick Experience, His Creative Process, and More". Retrieved 2024-08-01.
- ^ "Son of Billionaire GPS Titan Scores Sleek $22.5 Million Beverly Hills Mansion". Dornob | Architecture, Interior and Furniture Design. 2020-06-19. Retrieved 2024-08-01.