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Richard Avedon

Art

Born May 15, 1923 · New York City, New York, USA

Died October 1, 2004

Also known as Richard C. Avedon

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Biography

Richard Avedon was born on May 15, 1923 in New York City, New York, USA as Richard C. Avedon. He is known for his work on Funny Face (1957), Chanel No. 5: Tomorrow's Woman (1966) and Gilda Live (1980). He was married to Evelyn Franklin and Doe Avedon. He died on October 1, 2004 in San Antonio, Texas, USA.

Awards & recognition

  • prix Nadar Gens d'images · 1994
  • Hasselblad Award · 1991
  • CFDA Lifetime Achievement Award · 1988
  • AIGA Medal
  • Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences

Filmography7 titles

Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields

2023as Self (archive footage)

American Masters

1986as Self

Diana Vreeland: The Eye Has to Travel

2011as Self (archive footage)

Funny Face

1957Title Designer

The Super Models

2023as Self (archive footage)

Who Are You, Polly Maggoo?

1966as Photographe

Gilda Live

1980Still Photographer