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Man Ray

Man Ray

Birthday: 1890-08-27 | Place of Birth: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.

Man Ray (born Emmanuel Radnitzky, August 27, 1890 – November 18, 1976) was an American modernist artist who spent most of his career inParis, France. He was a significant contributor to the Dada and Surrealist movements, although his ties to each were informal. He produced major works in a variety of media but considered himself a painter above all. He was best known in the art world for his avant-garde photography, and he was a renowned fashion and portrait photographer. Ray is also noted for his work with photograms, which he called "rayographs" in reference to himself.

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Known For

Acting

Year
Title

Role

1940
Juliet

as    himself

1938
Dance

as    Himself

1938
Ady

as    himself

1937
La Garoupe

as    himself

1930
1924
Entr'acte

as    Chess player, white set