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Cornell Capa(1918-2008)

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  • Camera and Electrical Department
  • Additional Crew
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Cornell Capa was born on 10 April 1918 in Budapest, Austria-Hungary [now Hungary]. He was a director, known for The Decisive Moment (1973), Ruth Orkin: Frames of Life (1996) and Visions and Images - American Photographers on Photography (1981). He was married to Edith Schwartz. He died on 23 May 2008 in New York City, New York, USA.
BornApril 10, 1918
DiedMay 23, 2008(90)
BornApril 10, 1918
DiedMay 23, 2008(90)
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Known for

The Decisive Moment (1973)
The Decisive Moment
7.4
Short
  • Director
  • 1973
Ruth Orkin: Frames of Life
7.0
Short
  • Self
  • 1996
Visions and Images - American Photographers on Photography (1981)
Visions and Images - American Photographers on Photography
TV Series
  • Self

Credits

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Director



  • The Decisive Moment (1973)
    The Decisive Moment
    7.4
    Short
    • Director
    • 1973

Camera and Electrical Department



  • Clark Gable, Marilyn Monroe, and Montgomery Clift in The Misfits (1961)
    The Misfits
    7.2
    • still photographer (uncredited)
    • 1961

Additional Crew



  • The Decisive Moment (1973)
    The Decisive Moment
    7.4
    Short
    • project coordinator
    • 1973

Personal details

  • Born
    • April 10, 1918
    • Budapest, Austria-Hungary [now Hungary]
  • Died
    • May 23, 2008
    • New York City, New York, USA(Parkinson's disease)
  • Spouse
    • Edith Schwartz1940 - 2001 (her death)
  • Other works
    _Life Magazine_ photographer.
  • Publicity listings
    • 7 Articles

Did you know

  • Trivia
    No children.
  • Quotes
    I hope I have made some good photographs, but what I really hope is that I have done some good photo stories with memorable images that make a point, and, perhaps, even make a difference.
  • Trademark
    His use of photography to illuminate humanitarian issues

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