Background
Friedberg, Lionel was born on September 3, 1944 in Germiston, Transvaal, South Africa. Son of Simon Friedberg and Anne Cornelius. came to the United States 1966.
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Friedberg, Lionel was born on September 3, 1944 in Germiston, Transvaal, South Africa. Son of Simon Friedberg and Anne Cornelius. came to the United States 1966.
Cameraman, Northern Rhodesia television, Kitwe, Zambia, 1962-1964; cinematographer, Alpha Film Studios, Johannesburg, South Africa, 1964-1965; cinematographer, National Film Board Canada, Montreal, Canada, 1966; director photography, various theatrical motion pictures, Africa, Europe and worlwide, 1967-1974; writer, director, producer, Indiana Film Center, Johannesburg, 1974-1981; producer, Astranova Films, Cape Town, 1982-1986; producer, Zepra International Inc./Station WQED-television, Los Angeles, 1986-1990; producer, National Geof. Society television Special, 1991.
Member American Association for the Advancement of Science (Westinghouse award 1989), International Documentary Association, American Film Institute, South African Film and television Technicians Association (founder, chairman 1974-1977), Internat. Press Club (London), International Aviation Club (London).
Married Diana Margaret Ginsberg, February 18, 1979. Children: Simon Anthony, Jessica Jane, David Albert, Amanda-Mae.