Étienne-Jules Marey

Known for Directing

Étienne-Jules Marey's portrait

Details

Birthday: March 05, 1830

Deathday: May 21, 1904

Place of birth: Beaune, Côte-d'Or, France

Biography

Étienne-Jules Marey was a French scientist, physiologist and chronophotographer. His work was significant in the development of cardiology, physical instrumentation, aviation, cinematography and the science of laboratory photography. He is widely considered to be a pioneer of photography and an influential pioneer of the history of cinema.