Richard Avedon

Born: 1923-05-15

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.

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Who Are You, Polly Maggoo?

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Released: 1966-10-21

In this excoriating satire of the fashion industry, Polly Maggoo is a 20-year-old Brooklyn-born...

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Diana Vreeland: The Eye Has to Travel

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2012-09-21

This intimate and loving portrait of the legendary arbiter of fashion, art and culture...

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Richard Avedon: Darkness and Light

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Released: 1996-01-24

Richard Avedon was one of the great geniuses of 20th century photography, famous for his fashion...

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Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields

as Self (archive footage)
First aired: 2023-04-03

Actor, model, and global superstar Brooke Shields’ journey from a sexualized young girl to a...

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American Masters

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First aired: 1986-06-23

American Masters is a PBS television series which produces biographies on enduring writers,...

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