Peter Whitehead

Born: 1937-01-08

Birthplace: Liverpool, England, UK

Biography

Peter Lorrimer Whitehead was an English writer, photographer and filmmaker who documented the counterculture in London and New York in the late 1960s. He is also known for his work as a director of promotional film clips (precursors to the modern music video) including a version of "Interstellar Overdrive" for Pink Floyd and several clips for The Rolling Stones.

Known For

The Fall
Tonite Let's All Make Love in London
Daddy
Wholly Communion
A Dream Longer Than the Night
The Benefit of the Doubt
Charlie Is My Darling
Led Zeppelin - Live at the Royal Albert Hall 1970
Lilford Hall
Fire in the Water

Top Movie Credits

The Fall Cinematography
Daddy Original Music Composer
A Dream Longer Than the Night Original Music Composer
Charlie Is My Darling Director of Photography