Cornell Capa(1918-2008)

Director
Camera and Electrical Department
Additional Crew

Cornell Capa was born on 10 April 1918 in Budapest, Austria-Hungary [now Hungary]. He was a director, known for The Decisive Moment (1973) and Ruth Orkin: Frames of Life (1996). He was married to Edith Schwartz. He died on 23 May 2008 in New York City, New York, USA.

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Known for

The Decisive Moment

7.5

Short

Director

1973

Ruth Orkin: Frames of Life

6.6

Short

Self

1996

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Director

The Decisive Moment
7.5
Short
- Director
- 1973

Camera and Electrical Department

Les désaxés
7.2
- still photographer (uncredited)
- 1961

Additional Crew

The Decisive Moment
7.5
Short
- project coordinator
- 1973

Personal details

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Born
- April 10, 1918
- Budapest, Austria-Hungary [now Hungary]
Died
- May 23, 2008
- New York City, New York, USA(Parkinson's disease)
Spouse
- Edith Schwartz1940 - 2001 (her death)
Other works
_Life Magazine_ photographer.
Publicity listings
- 7 Articles

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Trivia
No children.

Quotes
I hope I have made some good photographs, but what I really hope is that I have done some good photo stories with memorable images that make a point, and, perhaps, even make a difference.