Auguste Lumière

Born: 1862-10-19

Birthplace: Besançon, Doubs, France

Biography

Auguste Lumière (1862–1954) was a French engineer, industrialist, biologist, and illusionist. In 1894 and 1895, he and his brother Louis invented an animated photographic camera and projection device, the cinematograph, which met with worldwide success.

Known For

The Arrival of a Train at La Ciotat
Blacksmiths
Workers Leaving the Lumière Factory
Wilhelm II and Nicholas II on Horseback
Procession of the Royal Sceptre
Baby's Meal
Procession, I
Disembarkment
Métropolitain
II. Inauguration

Top Movie Credits

The Arrival of a Train at La Ciotat Producer
Blacksmiths Producer
Workers Leaving the Lumière Factory Producer
Wilhelm II and Nicholas II on Horseback Producer
Procession of the Royal Sceptre Producer
Baby's Meal Producer
Procession, I Producer
Disembarkment Producer
Métropolitain Producer
II. Inauguration Producer