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Mark GERSON, British photographer.

Background

GERSON, Mark was born on October 3, 1921 in London. Son of Bernard Gerson and Esther Gerson.

Education

Central Foundation School for Boys, London and Regent Polytechnic, London.

Career

Fox Talbot Museum, Lacock, Wiltshire. 1981, Shaw Theatre, London 1983, Writers Observed, National Theatre, London 1984.Served in Royal Air Force 1941-1946. Taught photography under East.V.T. scheme while serving in Royal Air Force in Paris 1946. Specialist portrait photographer concentrating on literary personalities and industrialists.

Ran photographic studio 1947-1987.

Now freelance photographer.

Interests

  • Cinema, theatre.

Connections

Married Renee Cohen in 1949.