Listed In: Portrait Photographers
Birthdate: December 23, 1908
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Mardin, Turkey
Died: July 13, 2002
Yousuf Karsh, a renowned Armenian-Canadian photographer, became famous for his portraits of notable individuals. Rising to prominence in the 1930s in Ottawa, he gained global acclaim with his iconic 1941 portrait of Winston Churchill. Throughout his career spanning several decades, Karsh expertly captured the essence of numerous political leaders, artists, and scientists. His work was featured on the cover of Life magazine over 20 times, establishing him as one of the greatest portrait photographers of the 20th century before retiring in 1993.
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