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Erich Lessing(1923-2018)

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Erich Lessing was born on 13 July 1923 in Vienna, Austria. He is known for Triumph at Carville a Tale of Leprosy in America (2005), Modern Marvels (1993) and The Universe (2007). He was married to Renée Kronfuss-Lessing and Traudl Lessing. He died on 29 August 2018 in Vienna, Austria.
BornJuly 13, 1923
DiedAugust 29, 2018(95)
BornJuly 13, 1923
DiedAugust 29, 2018(95)
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Known for

Triumph at Carville a Tale of Leprosy in America
6.6
  • Camera and Electrical Department
  • 2005
Modern Marvels (1993)
Modern Marvels
8.1
TV Series
  • Additional Crew
The Universe (2007)
The Universe
8.6
TV Series
  • Additional Crew
Mysteries of the Bible (2006)
Mysteries of the Bible
6.6
TV Series
  • Additional Crew

Credits

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  • William Shatner in The UnXplained (2019)
    The UnXplained
    7.3
    TV Series
    • images courtesy of: Art Resource, NY
    • 2023
  • L'oeil, le pinceau et le cinématographe : naissance d'un art (2021)
    L'oeil, le pinceau et le cinématographe : naissance d'un art
    7.7
    TV Movie
    • archive
    • 2021
  • L'Arche d'alliance, aux origines de la Bible (2021)
    L'Arche d'alliance, aux origines de la Bible
    5.7
    TV Movie
    • archive
    • 2021
  • Modigliani et ses secrets (2020)
    Modigliani et ses secrets
    7.4
    TV Movie
    • archive
    • 2020
  • Les Grands Mythes (2014)
    Les Grands Mythes
    8.6
    TV Series
    • archive
    • 2019
  • Wie wir wurden. Was wir sind
    TV Series
    • photos
    • 2013
  • Le siècle de Cartier-Bresson (2012)
    Le siècle de Cartier-Bresson
    6.8
    TV Movie
    • archive photographs by
    • 2012
  • The Universe (2007)
    The Universe
    8.6
    TV Series
    • archive stills and footage provided by
    • 2012
  • Time Team (1994)
    Time Team
    8.6
    TV Series
    • archive source
    • 2009–2012
  • Florence: Hidden City (2009)
    Florence: Hidden City
    6.2
    TV Movie
    • archive: art resource new york
    • 2009
  • Mysteries of the Bible (2006)
    Mysteries of the Bible
    6.6
    TV Series
    • stock footage
    • 2006
  • The Mythology of Superman (2006)
    The Mythology of Superman
    7.4
    Video
    • photos
    • 2006
  • 20th Century Greats (2004)
    20th Century Greats
    7.7
    TV Mini Series
    • archive
    • 2004
  • Naked Science (2004)
    Naked Science
    7.8
    TV Series
    • stock footage
    • 2004
  • Modern Marvels (1993)
    Modern Marvels
    8.1
    TV Series
    • footage and images provided by
    • 2004

Art Department

  • Inside Mecca (2003)
    Inside Mecca
    7.7
    TV Movie
    • art resources
    • 2003
  • National Geographic Video: Inside the Vatican (2001)
    National Geographic Video: Inside the Vatican
    6.7
    TV Movie
    • art resources
    • 2001
  • A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Moon (2001)
    A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Moon
    5.3
    Video
    • artworks
    • 2001

Camera and Electrical Department

  • Triumph at Carville a Tale of Leprosy in America
    6.6
    • additional stills photography
    • 2005
  • Expedition Journal (1999)
    Expedition Journal
    TV Series
    • still photographer
    • 1999

Personal details

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    • Erich Lessing Culture & Fine Arts Archives
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  • Born
    • July 13, 1923
    • Vienna, Austria
  • Died
    • August 29, 2018
    • Vienna, Austria
  • Spouses
      Renée Kronfuss-LessingDecember 2016 - August 28, 2018 (his death)
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