TERRY O'NEILL photographer

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Terry O’Neill CBE, 30th July 1938 – 16th November 2019

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Terry O'Neill (1938–2019) was a renowned British photographer celebrated for his iconic images that captured the essence of the Swinging Sixties and beyond. Born on July 30, 1938, in London, O'Neill's career spanned several decades, and his lens captured some of the most significant cultural and historical moments, as well as intimate portraits of celebrities and public figures.

O'Neill's career took off in the early 1960s when he became the photographer for the prominent British magazine, The Daily Sketch. He quickly gained recognition for his ability to capture candid and unguarded moments of celebrities, both in the public eye and behind the scenes. His photographs of stars like The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and Judy Garland became iconic representations of the cultural revolution happening during the Swinging Sixties in London.

One of O'Neill's most famous images is the candid shot of Faye Dunaway at the Beverly Hills Hotel poolside the morning after she won the Academy Award for Best Actress in 1977. This photograph, with Dunaway lounging by the pool with her Oscar and a morning newspaper, perfectly encapsulates the glamour and casual allure of Hollywood.

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