Len Lye

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Biography

Leonard Charles Huia "Len" Lye (5 July 1901 – 15 May 1980), was a Christchurch, New Zealand-born artist known primarily for his experimental films and kinetic sculpture. His films are held in archives including the New Zealand Film Archive, British Film Institute, Museum of Modern Art in New York City, and the Pacific Film Archive at University of California, Berkeley.

Career Overview

Len Lye has 43 screen credits in a career dating back to 1929. Signature works include Newspaper Train, Tal Farlow, Particles in Space. 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
43
Birth Date
1901-07-05 00:00:00
Birth Place
Christchurch, New Zealand

Known For

Credits