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Helmut Newton(1920-2004)

  • Director
  • Additional Crew
  • Camera and Electrical Department
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Helmut Newton
Helmut Newton was born on 31 October 1920 in Berlin, Germany. He was a director, known for Eyes of Laura Mars (1978), The King of Ads (1991) and Chanel No. 5: Mystery (1977). He was married to June Newton. He died on 23 January 2004 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
BornOctober 31, 1920
DiedJanuary 23, 2004(83)
BornOctober 31, 1920
DiedJanuary 23, 2004(83)
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Known for

Eyes of Laura Mars (1978)
Eyes of Laura Mars
6.2
  • Additional Crew
  • 1978
The King of Ads (1991)
The King of Ads
5.4
  • Director(segment "Lampo Lanfranchi zippers commercial")
  • 1991
Catherine Deneuve in Chanel No. 5: Mystery (1977)
Chanel No. 5: Mystery
5.1
TV Short
  • Director
  • 1977
Catherine Deneuve in Chanel No. 5: Whispered (1973)
Chanel No. 5: Whispered
4.9
TV Short
  • Director
  • 1973

Credits

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Director

  • The King of Ads (1991)
    The King of Ads
    5.4
    • Director (segment "Lampo Lanfranchi zippers commercial")
    • 1991
  • Lampo by Helmut Newton (1985)
    Lampo by Helmut Newton
    5.6
    TV Short
    • Director
    • 1985
  • Catherine Deneuve in Chanel No. 5: Mystery (1977)
    Chanel No. 5: Mystery
    5.1
    TV Short
    • Director
    • 1977
  • Catherine Deneuve in Chanel No. 5: Whispered (1973)
    Chanel No. 5: Whispered
    4.9
    TV Short
    • Director
    • 1973

Additional Crew

  • Models Close-Up
    TV Mini Series
    • stills courtesy of
    • 1998
  • Eyes of Laura Mars (1978)
    Eyes of Laura Mars
    6.2
    • gallery photographs
    • 1978

Camera and Electrical Department

  • Olivia: Soul Kiss (1985)
    Olivia: Soul Kiss
    9.0
    Video
    • still photographer (uncredited)
    • 1985

Personal details

  • Born
    • October 31, 1920
    • Berlin, Germany
  • Died
    • January 23, 2004
    • Los Angeles, California, USA(automobile crash)
  • Spouse
    • June NewtonMay 13, 1948 - January 23, 2004 (his death)
  • Other works
    Photographic Essay: "Helmut Newton's Playmates", "Playboy" (USA), September 1987.
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Print Biography
    • 2 Interviews
    • 6 Articles
    • 5 Pictorials

Did you know

  • Trivia
    Died of injuries from a car accident at the Chateau Marmont, the same hotel where John Belushi died. Newton was rushed to Cedar-Sinai Hospital where he died.
  • Trademark
    Black and white nude photography
  • Nicknames
    • Prince of Porn
    • King of Kink

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