Richard Avedon Biography, Birthday & Nationality

Richard Avedon 15/05/1923   -   01/10/2004

Richard Avedon Introduction:

Richard Avedon was an acclaimed American portrait and fashion photographer. Read this biography to learn more about his childhood, profile, life and timeline.

Richard Avedon Biography, Awards, Facts and Family

  • Famous: Columbia University
  • Died At Age: 81
  • Sun Sign: Taurus
  • Also Known As: Richard Avedon
  • Born In: New York City
  • Spouse/Ex-: Doe Avedon (m. 1944–1949), Evelyn Franklin (m. 1951–2004)
  • Father: Jacob Israel Avedon
  • Mother: Anna
  • Siblings: Louise
  • Children: John
  • Died On: October 1, 2004
  • Place Of Death: San Antonio
  • City: New York City
  • U.S. State: New Yorkers
  • Diseases & Disabilities: Schizophrenia
  • Founder/Co-Founder: The Richard Avedon Foundation
  • Education:
    1. The New School
    2. DeWitt Clinton High School
    3. Columbia University
  • Awards: 1989 - Lifetime Achievement Award From The Council Of Fashion Designers Of America 1993 - The International Center Of Photography Master Of Photography Award 1994 - Prix Nadar For His Photobook Evidence
  • 2003 - National Arts Award For Lifetime Achievement 2003 - The Royal Photographic Society 150th Anniversary Medal 2010 - Record Price Of £719000 For A Unique Seven Foot High Print Of Model Dovima:
  • Bio: Richard Avedon Was An Acclaimed American Portrait And Fashion Photographer. Read This Biography To Learn More About His Childhood, Profile, Life And Timeline.