Thomas Edison
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Thomas Edison was an American inventor and businessman who lived from 1847 to 1931 and is remembered for developing numerous inventions that shaped modern life. His work in electrical technology and innovation made him one of the most influential figures in industrial history.
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- 1847-02-11
- Died
- 1931-10-18
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Thomas Alva Edison (February 11, 1847 – October 18, 1931) was an American inventor and businessman who has been described as America's greatest inventor. He developed many devices in fields such as electric power generation, mass communication, sound recording, and motion pictures. These inventions, which include the phonograph, the motion picture camera, and the long-lasting, practical electric…
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- History 101 — Self (archive footage)2020
- Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound — Self (voice) (archive footage)2019
- The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley — Self (archive footage)2019
- Edison — Himself (archive footage)2015
- The Extraordinary Voyage — Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)
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Thomas Alva Edison (February 11, 1847 – October 18, 1931) was an American inventor and businessman. He developed many devices in fields such as electric power generation, sound recording, and motion pictures. These inventions, which include the phonograph, the motion picture camera, and early versions of the electric light bulb, have had a widespread impact on the modern industrialized world. He was one of the first inventors to apply the principles of organized science and teamwork to the process of invention, working with many researchers and employees. He established the first industrial research laboratory.
Edison was raised in the American Midwest. Early in his career he worked as a telegraph operator, which inspired some of his earliest inventions. In 1876, he established his first laboratory facility in Menlo Park, New Jersey, where many of his early inventions were developed. He went into business and became wealthy. Edison used his fortune to further his passion for invention. This was realized in experimental mining operations, the first film studio, and 1,093 US patents.
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