Biography
Harry Everett Smith (May 29, 1923 in Portland, Oregon β November 27, 1991 in New York City) was a visual artist, experimental filmmaker, record collector, bohemian, mystic, and largely self-taught student of anthropology. Smith was an important figure in the Beat Generation scene in New York City, and his activities, such as his use of mind-altering substances and interest in esoteric spirituality, anticipated aspects of the Hippie movement. Besides his films, Smith is widely known for his influential "Anthology of American Folk Music," drawn from his extensive collection of out-of-print commercial 78 rpm recordings.
Throughout his life Smith was an inveterate collector. In addition to records, artifacts he collected included string figures, paper airplanes, Seminole textiles, and Ukrainian Easter eggs.
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Filmography
all 29
Movies 29
Director 20
self 7
Harry Smith at the Breslin Hotel (2017)
No. 19 (1980)
No. 18: Mahagonny (1980)
Early Abstractions (1965)
No. 13: Oz (1962)
No. 10 (1956)
No. 9 (1954)
No. 8 (1954)
No. 7: Color Study (1951)
No. 6 (1950)
No. 4: Fast Track (1947)
No. 3: Interwoven (1947)
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GenderMale
Birthday1923-03-29
Deathday1991-11-26 (68 years old)
Birth PlacePortland, Oregon, USA
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
Also Known AsHarry Everett Smith
AwardsGrammy Award, Grammy Awards
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