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- Birth nameLeon Jacques Gast
- Leon Gast was born on March 30, 1936 in Jersey City, New Jersey, USA. He was a director and producer, known for When We Were Kings (1996), Smash His Camera (2010) and The Trials of Muhammad Ali (2013). He was married to Geri Spolan. He died on March 8, 2021 in Woodstock, New York, USA.
- SpouseGeri Spolan(1991 - March 8, 2021) (his death)
- Graduated from Columbia University with a degree in dramatic arts.
- Was a still photographer for Vogue, Esquire, and Harper's Bazaar.
- Awarded a lifetime achievement award at the Golden Door International Film Festival in 2012.
- Photographed album covers for Fania All-Stars which led to his documentary filmmaking career.
- I believe, in the truest sense of the word, that Muhammad Ali is a hero. His presence explodes off the screen. He is a hero in comparison with the so-called icons of today. All athletes today are looking for is a good endorsement deal. There are so few real heroes. Is there anyone that you can really look up to?
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