W. Eugene Smith
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About
American photojournalist who became recognized for his pictures of World War II, the city of Pittsburgh and Dr. Albert Schweitzer's clinic in French Equatorial Africa. His images also helped reveal the excessive pollution in Minamata, Japan.
Before Fame
His photos had been published in The Wichita Eagle and The Wichita Beacon by the time he was 15 years old.
Trivia
In 1948, he shot a series for Life magazine called Country Doctor that many consider to be "the first extended editorial photo story."
Family Life
His mother's name is Nettie and his father's name is William. He and his wife Aileen raised 2 daughters named Juanita and Marissa and a son named Kevin.
Associated With
He was portrayed by actor Johnny Depp in the 2020 film Minamata.
