William Klein

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Nationality: Hungarian
Birthdate: 00/00/1928
Birthplace: Hungary

biography

Witty, intelligent documentarian who began his career in France as a painter (studying with Fernand Leger), earned a reputation as a photographer (both fashion and landscapes) and began making films in the late 1950s.

Klein's debut film, "Broadway By Light" (1958), is a strikingly smooth montage of Times Square luminosity, shot in vivid color; the frenetic, vibrant tone of the film coerced Louis Malle to enlist Klein's aid in the making of his no-holds-barred Parisian romp "Zazie dans le metro" (1960).

Klein then made a series of documentaries for TV, including "Cassius le Grand" (1964), a Continued

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1985
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1985
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1980
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1970
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1970
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milestones

Year
Milestone
 
Born in Hungary but raised in NYC
 
After service in US Army demobilized in Paris; remained there; studied painting with Fernand Leger
1951 
Had exhibitions in Brussels, Milan and Paris
 
Worked as a fashion photographer for Vogue
1956 
Published book of photographs, "Life is Good and Good for You in New York: Trance Witness Revels" (also known as "New York" and "New York, New York")
Continued

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