Gordon Parks was born on November 30, 1912 in Fort Scott, KS. Photographer and writer remembered for his work for Life magazine. Also a film director, he became known for his popular 1971 film Shaft.
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💰Gordon Parks Net worth: $5 Million
About
Photographer and Writer remembered for his work for Life magazine. Also a film Director, he became known for his popular 1971 film Shaft.
Before Fame
In his mid twenties, he began a career as a fashion Photographer. He later produced a series of photographs documenting the harsh social realities of Chicago's South Side.
Trivia
His famous 1940s photographs include "Car Loaded with Furniture on Highway" and "Dinner Time at Mr. Hercules Brown's Home, Somerville, Maine."
Family Life
He was born in Kansas as the youngest child of Sarah and Jackson Parks. He married and divorced three times and had four children.
Associated With
He directed Richard Roundtree in Shaft.
