
William Klein
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
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Filmography
Acting (4)
Crew (38)
Movies (38)
Les Troubles de la Circulation
2025Director
Messiah
1999Director
Messiah
1999Director of Photography
In and Out of Fashion
1998Director
Contacts: Sophie Calle
1997Original Concept
The King of Ads, Part 2
1993Director
Babilée '91
1992Director
Mode in France
1985Director
The French
1982Director
The French
1982Director of Photography
The Little Richard Story
1980Director
May Days
1978Director
May Days
1978Director of Photography
May Days
1978Writer
Hollywood, California: A Loser's Opera
1977Director
The Model Couple
1977Director
The Model Couple
1977Director of Photography
The Model Couple
1977Writer
Muhammad Ali, the Greatest
1974Director
Muhammad Ali, the Greatest
1974Director of Photography
Eldridge Cleaver, Black Panther
1970Cinematography
Eldridge Cleaver, Black Panther
1970Director
Eldridge Cleaver, Black Panther
1970Editor
Eldridge Cleaver, Black Panther
1970Writer
Mr. Freedom
1969Director
Mr. Freedom
1969Writer
The Panafrican Festival in Algiers
1969Director
The Panafrican Festival in Algiers
1969Director of Photography
Far from Vietnam
1967Director
Who Are You, Polly Maggoo?
1966Dialogue
Who Are You, Polly Maggoo?
1966Director
Who Are You, Polly Maggoo?
1966Screenplay
Cassius le grand
1964Director
Le Business et la Mode
1962Director
Le Business et la Mode
1962Director of Photography
Broadway by Light
1958Director
Broadway by Light
1958Director of Photography
Broadway by Light
1958Editor
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