Art Shay

Photographer

Birthday March 31, 1922

Birth Sign Aries

Birthplace New York

DEATH DATE Apr 28, 2018 (96)

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About

Gained fame for depicting seven U.S. presidents and other influential people of the 20th century through his photography.

Before Fame

He flew 52 bomber missions in World War II, serving as a navigator for the U.S. Army Air Forces.

Trivia

He wrote articles for Life magazine before becoming a photographer for Life, Time, and Sports Illustrated.

Family Life

He was raised in the Bronx in New York City.

Associated With

He compiled photographs chronicling the life of The Smashing Pumpkins' singer Billy Corgan.