Portrait of William Klein

William Klein

Bio: 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
Born: Mon, Apr 19 1926
Birthplace: New York City, USA

Death: Sat, Sep 10 2022
William Klein is 96 years old
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Poster of Messiah
Messiah
William Klein was
73 in Messiah
as 'Director of Photography, Director'.
Fri, Dec 17 1999
Poster of In and Out of Fashion
In and Out of Fashion
William Klein was
71 in In and Out of Fashion
as 'Director'.
Tue, Mar 03 1998
Poster of Contacts: Sophie Calle
Contacts: Sophie Calle
William Klein was
70 in Contacts: Sophie Calle
as 'Original Concept'.
Wed, Jan 01 1997
Poster of The King of Ads, Part 2
The King of Ads, Part 2
William Klein was
66 in The King of Ads, Part 2
as 'Director'.
Fri, Jan 01 1993
Poster of Mode in France
Mode in France
William Klein was
59 in Mode in France
as 'Director'.
Wed, Oct 30 1985
Poster of The French
The French
William Klein was
56 in The French
as 'Director, Director of Photography'.
Wed, Jun 30 1982
Poster of The Little Richard Story
The Little Richard Story
William Klein was
53 in The Little Richard Story
as 'Director'.
Tue, Jan 01 1980
Poster of May Days
May Days
William Klein was
51 in May Days
as 'Director, Writer, Director of Photography'.
Sun, Jan 01 1978
Poster of The Model Couple
The Model Couple
William Klein was
50 in The Model Couple
as 'Director, Writer, Director of Photography'.
Wed, Mar 30 1977
Poster of Hollywood, California: A Loser's Opera
Hollywood, California: A Loser's Opera
William Klein was
50 in Hollywood, California: A Loser's Opera
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jan 01 1977
Poster of Muhammad Ali: The Greatest
Muhammad Ali: The Greatest
William Klein was
47 in Muhammad Ali: The Greatest
as 'Director, Director of Photography'.
Tue, Apr 09 1974
Poster of Eldridge Cleaver, Black Panther
Eldridge Cleaver, Black Panther
William Klein was
44 in Eldridge Cleaver, Black Panther
as 'Writer, Director'.
Mon, Aug 24 1970
Poster of Mr. Freedom
Mr. Freedom
William Klein was
42 in Mr. Freedom
as 'Director, Writer'.
Wed, Jan 08 1969
Poster of The Panafrican Festival in Algiers
The Panafrican Festival in Algiers
William Klein was
42 in The Panafrican Festival in Algiers
as 'Director, Director of Photography'.
Wed, Jan 01 1969
Poster of Far from Vietnam
Far from Vietnam
William Klein was
41 in Far from Vietnam
as 'Director'.
Wed, Oct 18 1967
Poster of Who Are You, Polly Maggoo?
Who Are You, Polly Maggoo?
William Klein was
40 in Who Are You, Polly Maggoo?
as 'Screenplay, Director, Dialogue'.
Fri, Oct 21 1966
Poster of Cassius le grand
Cassius le grand
William Klein was
38 in Cassius le grand
as 'Director'.
Tue, Dec 01 1964
Poster of Broadway by Light
Broadway by Light
William Klein was
31 in Broadway by Light
as 'Director, Director of Photography, Editor'.
Wed, Jan 01 1958

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Poster of Contacts
Contacts
William Klein was
63+ in Contacts
as 'Creator'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jul 22 1989