Leigh Wiener
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Leigh Austen Wiener (August 25, 1929 - May 11, 1993) was an American photographer and photojournalist. In a career that spanned five decades, he covered hundreds of people and events. His images captured the public and private moments of entertainers, musicians, artists, authors, poets, scientists, sports figures, politicians, industrialists, and heads of state, including every U.S. president from Harry Truman to Ronald Reagan and illustrated every sector of industry including farming, steel mills, auto manufacturing, aerospace, medicine, research, early computing and semi-conductor manufacturing.
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Leigh A. Wiener | |
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Born | (1929-08-25)August 25, 1929 New York, New York |
Died | May 11, 1993(1993-05-11) (aged 63) Los Angeles, California |
Occupation | Photographer, Photojournalist |
Notable awards | Emmy Award |
Spouse | Joyce Walker-Wiener |
Children | Devik H. Wiener |
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