Étienne-Jules Marey
Known For
Directing
Born
March 5, 1830
Died
May 21, 1904 (aged 74)
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.