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Gordon Parks

Gordon Parks

American photographer, musician, writer and film director

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Birthdate
November 30, 1912
Birthplace
Fort Scott, Kansas
Fort Scott, Kansas
Date of Death
March 7, 2006
Place of Death
New York City
New York City
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Born Black
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Glimpses toward infinity
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To smile in autumn
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Gordon Parks
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A choice of weapons
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Eyes with Winged Thoughts
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In love
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Educated at
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Saint Paul Central High School
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Ricker College
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Storm King School
Storm King School
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Occupation
Composer
Composer
Film producer
Film producer
Musician
Musician
Novelist
Novelist
Author
Author
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Artist
Writer
Writer
Screenwriter
Screenwriter
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00000001228420710
Open Library ID
OL38873A0
VIAF
1122483610

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Birth Name
Gordon Roger Alexander Buchanan Parks0
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Gordon Parks Jr.
Citizenship
United States
United States
Genre
Portrait
Portrait
Wikidata ID
Q365682
Overview

Gordon Parks (born November 30, 1912) was an American artist known for his work in various fields, including photography, film directing, screenwriting, acting, journalism, and novel writing. Born in Fort Scott, Kansas, he was also a poet, composer, and film producer.

Parks's photography genre mainly focused on portraits. He had a son, Gordon Parks Jr., who was also involved in the film industry. Gordon Parks passed away in New York City on March 7, 2006. Throughout his career, Parks held citizenship in the United States.

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