Background
Abolafia, the descendant of a Spanish Jewish immigrant family, grew up in New York City.
Abolafia, the descendant of a Spanish Jewish immigrant family, grew up in New York City.
Abolafia built an archive of thousands of pictures of the rich and famous: from important political figures like the Kennedys and artists like Andy Warhol, to world-famous stars like Michael Jackson, Elizabeth Taylor, Jack Nicholson, Audrey Hepburn, Elvis Presley and many more. He also worked for People Magazine, Vanity Fair and Harper’s Bazaar. Abolafia took many pictures backstage at The Tonight Show and was asked to take pictures during filming of several James Bond movies and famous films as A Bridge Too Far.
In 1970 Oscar married Joanne.
They live together in New York City.