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Harry Everett Smith

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Also known as Harry Smith, Harry Shunk, Smith, Harry, 1923-1991

US-amerikanischer Experimentalfilmer, Maler, Musikforscher, Anthropologe, Sammler und Okkultist

Person · Open Library

Born
1923
Died
1991
Works
6

Top works

  • The Harry Smith project
  • Anthology of American folk music
  • The Harry Smith project
  • American folk music
  • The heavenly tree grows downward

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Film & TV

Portland, Oregon, USA

Harry Everett Smith (May 29, 1923 in Portland, Oregon – November 27, 1991 in New York City) was a visual artist, experimental filmmaker, record collector, bohemian, mystic, and largely self-taught student of anthropology. Smith was an important figure in the Beat Generation scene in New York City, and his activities, such as his use of mind-altering substances and interest in esoteric…

Known for

  • Harry Smith at the Breslin Hotel — Self2017
  • 365 Day Project — Self2007
  • Birth of a Nation — Self1997
  • Home Movie — Self1987
  • Ricky Leacock Visit, April 15, 1971 — Self1971
  • Ricky Leacock Visit, evening, April 19, 1971 — Self1971
  • Chelsea Hotel — Self1970
  • Diaries, Notes, and Sketches — Self1968
  • Andy Warhol Screen Tests — Self1965
  • Screen Test: Harry Smith — Himself1964

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Music · MusicBrainz

Type
Person
Gender
Male
Origin
United States

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Listeners · Last.fm

Listeners
6
Total plays
7

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
Harry
Family name
Smith
Gender
male
Citizenship
United States
Place of birth
Portland
Place of death
New York City
Occupation
anthropologist
Languages spoken
English language
Show 4 more facts
date of birth
1923-03-29
date of death
1991-11-26
described by source
UbuWeb
has works in the collection
Whitney Museum of American Art
Sources (7)

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