William Klein
Photographer

William Klein Net Worth

William Klein is a renowned visual artist born in New York City in 1928. He is best known for his work in fashion photography and photojournalism, having created iconic and ironic photo spreads for Vogue magazine. He has also directed several satirical films, such as Le Couple Temoin and Mr. Freedom.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day April 19, 1928
Birth Place New York City, NY
Age 95 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Aries

💰 Net worth: $2.5 million (2024)

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.

Associated With

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

Some William Klein images

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