Chris Burden

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Biography

Christopher Lee Burden (April 11, 1946 – May 10, 2015) was an American artist working in performance, sculpture and installation art. Burden became known in the 1970s for his performance art works, including Shoot (1971), where he arranged for a friend to shoot him in the arm with a small-caliber rifle. A prolific artist, Burden created many well-known installations, public artworks and sculptures before his death in 2015.

Career Overview

Chris Burden has 16 screen credits in a career dating back to 1971. Signature works include The TV Commercials 1973–1977, Big Wrench, Documentation of Selected Works 1971-74. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Directing
Gender
male
Known Credits
16
Birth Date
1946-04-11 00:00:00
Birth Place
Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Known For

Credits