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Irving Penn(1917-2009)

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Irving Penn was born on 16 June 1917 in Plainfield, New Jersey, USA. Irving is known for Paul Bowles: The Complete Outsider (1994), Black White + Gray: A Portrait of Sam Wagstaff and Robert Mapplethorpe (2007) and The Miles Davis Story (2001). Irving was married to Lisa Birgitta (Bernstone) Fonssagrives. Irving died on 7 October 2009 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.
BornJune 16, 1917
DiedOctober 7, 2009(92)
BornJune 16, 1917
DiedOctober 7, 2009(92)
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Paul Bowles: The Complete Outsider (1994)
Paul Bowles: The Complete Outsider
8.0
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  • 1994
Sam Wagstaff in Black White + Gray: A Portrait of Sam Wagstaff and Robert Mapplethorpe (2007)
Black White + Gray: A Portrait of Sam Wagstaff and Robert Mapplethorpe
7.0
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  • 2007
The Miles Davis Story (2001)
The Miles Davis Story
7.5
TV Movie
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  • 2001

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  • Sam Wagstaff in Black White + Gray: A Portrait of Sam Wagstaff and Robert Mapplethorpe (2007)
    Black White + Gray: A Portrait of Sam Wagstaff and Robert Mapplethorpe
    7.0
    • source: photographs
    • 2007
  • The Miles Davis Story (2001)
    The Miles Davis Story
    7.5
    TV Movie
    • source: photographs
    • 2001
  • Paul Bowles: The Complete Outsider (1994)
    Paul Bowles: The Complete Outsider
    8.0
    • archival photographs by
    • 1994

Personal details

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    • Irving Penn Foundation
  • Born
    • June 16, 1917
    • Plainfield, New Jersey, USA
  • Died
    • October 7, 2009
    • Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
  • Spouse
    • Lisa Birgitta (Bernstone) FonssagrivesOctober 1950 - February 4, 1992 (her death, 1 child)
  • Children
    • Mia Fonssagrives
  • Relatives
      Matthew Penn(Niece or Nephew)
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    Uncle of Matthew Penn and Molly Penn.

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