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William Klein

William Klein

DirectorActorWriterCinematographerCrew Apr 19 (died age 96) New York City, USA 1958–2025 (67 year career)
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Biography

William Klein (April 19, 1926 – September 10, 2022) was a photographer and filmmaker noted to for his ironic approach to both media and his extensive use of unusual photographic techniques in the context of photojournalism and fashion photography. Trained as a painter, Klein studied under Fernand Léger and found early success with exhibitions of his work. However, he soon moved on to photography and achieved widespread fame as a fashion photographer for Vogue and for his photo essays on various…

Known For

La Jetée
Film

La Jetée

7.9 1962
Who Are You, Polly Maggoo?
Film

Who Are You, Polly Maggoo?

Dialogue
Far from Vietnam
Film

Far from Vietnam

Director
Broadway by Light
Film

Broadway by Light

Director
Mr. Freedom
Film

Mr. Freedom

Director
The French
Film

The French

Director
Muhammad Ali, the Greatest
Film

Muhammad Ali, the Greatest

Director
Eldridge Cleaver, Black Panther
Film

Eldridge Cleaver, Black Panther

Cinematography

Filmography