William Klein

William Klein was an influential American-born French photographer and filmmaker known for his ironic approach to media and unique photographic techniques.

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Profession :

Reality Celebrity

Birthday :

February 24, 2010

Star Sign :

Pisces

Death Date:

December 06, 2021

Age :

11

Birthplace :

China

William Klein, an American-born French photographer and filmmaker, was renowned for his avant-garde approach to fashion photography and significant contributions to both American and French cinema. He gained recognition for his photobooks, including New York, Life is Good & Good For You in New York, and Tokyo, as well as his films, such as Who Are You, Polly Maggoo?, Mister Freedom, and The Messiah. Throughout his career, Klein received numerous awards, including the Prix Nadar, Hasselblad Foundation International Award in Photography, and the Outstanding Contribution to Photography Award from the World Photography Organisation. He was also ranked 25th on Professional Photographer’s list of 100 most influential photographers. Known for his ironic approach to media and innovative photographic techniques, Klein passed away on September 10, 2022, at the age of 96.