[1][2] Kennedy was raised in the Bronx, New York City, and graduated from the School of Visual Arts in Manhattan, where he studied film.
[1] Kennedy worked as an editor for the PBS children's show, Big Blue Marble, during his early career.
[1] Kennedy directed one feature film, Time Walker, a low budget movie released in 1982 by New World Entertainment, which was owned by Roger Corman.
[1] He oversaw the relaunch of the James Bond film franchise, beginning with Tomorrow Never Dies in 1997.
[1] Additionally, Kennedy performed voice over work for numerous film trailers and promos for television networks, including Showtime and ABC.