Timothy Asch

Timothy Asch

Personal Info

  • Known for

    Directing

  • Gender

    Male

  • Birthday

    1932-07-16

  • Day of Death

    1994-10-03 (62 years old)

  • Place of Birth

    Southampton, New York, USA

Biography

Timothy Asch (July 16, 1932 – October 3, 1994) was an American anthropologist, photographer, and ethnographic filmmaker. Along with John Marshall and Robert Gardner, Asch played an important role in the development of visual anthropology. He is particularly known for his film "The Ax Fight" and his role with the USC Center for Visual Anthropology.

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