Thom Andersen

Introduction

Thom Andersen (born 1943, Chicago) is an American filmmaker, film critic, and teacher best known for his works of experimental film, including his 1975 film Eadweard Muybridge, Zoopraxographer and the 2003 essay film Los Angeles Plays Itself.

Wikidata identifier

Q7786709

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Country of birth

United States

Roles

Artist, cinematographer, film director, historian

ULAN identifier

500282898

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