George Hurrell Sr.
Still Photographer
Classically trained as a painter, Hurrell employed fine art techniques in his compositions. Beginning in 1930, Hurrell worked as a portrait photographer for most of the major Hollywood motion picture studios, first with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. While most of the country suffered during the Great Depression in the 1930s, the movie industry thrived. During this time especially, Hurrell's photographs did more than just promote a film or a celebrity; for many, the glamour, romance, and drama of these ph...
Place of Birth: Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
Date of Birth: Jun 1, 1904
Date of Death: May 17, 1992
Filmography
