William Klein

About William Klein

Birth Day: April 19, 1928
Birth Place: New York City, NY

William Klein

William Klein was born on April 19, 1928 in New York City, NY. Known for his work in the genres of fashion photography and photojournalism, this visual artist created unique, irony-tinged photo spreads for Vogue magazine and also directed such satirical films as Le Couple Temoin and Mr. Freedom.
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Popular As William Klein
Occupation Photographer
Age 96 years old
Zodiac Sign Aries
Born April 19, 1928 (New York City, NY)
Birthday April 19
Town/City New York City, NY
Nationality NY

🌙 Zodiac

William Klein’s zodiac sign is Aries. According to astrologers, the presence of Aries always marks the beginning of something energetic and turbulent. They are continuously looking for dynamic, speed and competition, always being the first in everything - from work to social gatherings. Thanks to its ruling planet Mars and the fact it belongs to the element of Fire (just like Leo and Sagittarius), Aries is one of the most active zodiac signs. It is in their nature to take action, sometimes before they think about it well.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

William Klein was born in the Year of the Dragon. A powerful sign, those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Dragon are energetic and warm-hearted, charismatic, lucky at love and egotistic. They’re natural born leaders, good at giving orders and doing what’s necessary to remain on top. Compatible with Monkey and Rat.

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About

Known for his work in the genres of fashion photography and photojournalism, this visual Artist created unique, irony-tinged photo spreads for Vogue magazine and also directed such satirical films as Le Couple Temoin and Mr. Freedom.

Before Fame

Early in his career, he earned the 1957 Prix Nadar for a photojournalism piece on New York City.

Trivia

His debut film, Who Are You, Polly Maggoo?, served as a satire of the fashion industry.

Family Life

Born to a Jewish family in New York City, he later permanently relocated to France.

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Before becoming a Photographer, he studied painting with French visual Artist Fernand Leger.

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