Étienne-Jules Marey

Born: 1830-03-05

Birthplace: Beaune, Côte-d'Or, France

Biography

Étienne-Jules Marey was a French scientist, physiologist and chronophotographer. His work was significant in the development of cardiology, physical instrumentation, aviation, cinematography and the science of laboratory photography. He is widely considered to be a pioneer of photography and an influential pioneer of the history of cinema.

Known For

Saut périlleux
Flight of the Large Blue Fly
Mar Aéreo: Ondas de Voo
Saut en hauteur à pieds joints, homme habillé
Main, ouverture et fermeture
Ball Passing Through a Soap Bubble
Marche (jambes seules)
Dans du ventre par l'athlète Américain Sheldon
The Olympic Games of 1900
Course en Flexion (Oscar de Raoul)

Top Movie Credits

Mar Aéreo: Ondas de Voo Self (archive footage)