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William Kennedy Dickson

William Kennedy Dickson

Scottish photographer and inventor of motion picture cameras

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Founder of
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Biograph Company
Birthdate
August 3, 1860
Birthplace
Le Minihic-sur-Rance
Le Minihic-sur-Rance
Date of Death
September 28, 1935
Place of Death
Twickenham
Twickenham
Author of
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History of the kinetograph, kinetoscope, & kinetophonograph
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The life and inventions of Thomas Alva Edision
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Occupation
Cinematographer
Cinematographer
Camera operator
Camera operator
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Author
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Writer
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Actor
Actor
Film director
Film director
Engineer
Engineer
Film producer
Film producer
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ISNI
00000000814089640
Open Library ID
OL6186739A0
VIAF
616500070

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Citizenship
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Genre
Cinematography
Cinematography
Wikidata ID
Q465350
Overview

William Kennedy Dickson, born on August 3, 1860 in Le Minihic-sur-Rance, was a multi-talented individual with several occupations, including film producer, cinematographer, actor, photographer, engineer, film director, screenwriter, and camera operator. As a UK citizen, he was a prominent figure in the world of cinematography and was the founder of the Biograph Company.

William Kennedy Dickson's life came to an end on September 28, 1935, in Twickenham. Throughout his career, he significantly contributed to the film industry, working in various capacities and leaving a remarkable legacy in the world of cinematography.

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