Frank Gehry

Frank Gehry, born Frank (Ephraim) Owen Goldberg on February 28, 1929, in Toronto, is a well-known architect with Canadian and United States citizenship. Throughout his career, Gehry has built an impressive portfolio of notable works, including structures such as the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, Walt Disney Concert Hall, and Louis Vuitton Foundation, among several others. As an investor and owner, Gehry has contributed to the creation of the REDCAT and has owned the Gehry Residence.

Possessing a long list of educational experiences, Gehry studied at institutions like the University of Southern California, Harvard Graduate School of Design, and Harvard University, eventually earning a degree from USC School of Architecture.

His work as an architect has led Frank Gehry to not only gain professional recognition but also to receive numerous prestigious awards. Among the honors, Gehry has been a recipient of The Dorothy and Lillian Gish Prize, the AIA Gold Medal from the American Institute of Architects, the Pritzker Architecture Prize, and the Praemium Imperiale. He has also been elected a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Letters and the National Academy of Design, and has been awarded the Gold Medal Award from the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada and the National Medal of Arts. With his architectural work being his primary occupation, Frank Gehry's status as a United States national further adds to his professional identity.