Sam Shaw was born on January 15, 1912 in New York City, New York, USA. He is known for his work on A Woman Under the Influence (1974), Simon & Simon (1981) and Opening Night (1977). He died on April 5, 1999 in Westwood, New Jersey, USA.
Became famous for his iconic photos of Marlon Brando in a ripped shirt for "A Streetcar Named Desire", and Marilyn Monroe with her billowing skirts above a subway grate, for "The Seven-Year Itch".
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Noted painter and photographer. Worked briefly as art director for the Brooklyn Eagle, before beginning his career as a photojournalist for Collier's magazine in the 1940's. His pictures were often on the cover of Life and Look during the 1950's and 60's.
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