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Sam Shaw

American photographer (1912-1999) · United States · On the map · Artists · Died at 87

Sam Shaw was an American photographer, film producer, and painter. He is best known as the photographer of Marilyn Monroe, with whom he was a personal friend. In 1954, he created his iconic image of the actress standing over a subway air shaft in a billowing white dress.

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Country
United States
Category
Artists
Type
Artist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1912 to 1999 · aged 87

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