Jack Kromen

Jack Alan Kromen (Born April 15, 1945) is an American filmmaker. He is mainly known for his films Topia, Density, and Los Tenpurcos.

Early Life
Jack Alan Kromen was born on April 15, 1945 to Sinclair and Harriet Kromen. When Jack was 8 months old, his father Sinclair contracted encephalitis and died. Having trouble financially supporting themselves as a result, the family left San Francisco in April of 1946 and moved to the town of Roseville outside of Sacramento. Throughout Jack's childhood, the family struggled financially, though the family was able to afford a tv. Such financial difficulties resulted in Jack's mother becoming an alcoholic, which (in some cases) lead to abuse both physically and emotionally. In order to escape the financial realities that plagued the family, Jack would often watch cartoons, which he developed a deep love for, and decided to become an animator and film director. He attended Roseville High School and graduated in 1963.