Saul Bass
Saul Bass (May 8, 1920 – April 25, 1996) was an American graphic designer and Academy Award-winning filmmaker, best known for his design of motion picture title sequences, movie posters, and corporate logos. Bass designed some of the most iconic corporate logos in North America, including the AT&T "bell" logo in 1969, as well as AT&T's "globe" logo in 1983.
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Born | |
Died | April 25, 1996 | (aged 75)
Nationality | American |
Occupation | Graphic designer, title designer, movie director |
Spouse(s) | Elaine Makatura (m. 1961–1996) (his death) |
Children | 2 |
Bass was born on May 8, 1920 in New York City, New York.[1] He studied at James Monroe High School and at Brooklyn College. Bass was married to Elaine Makatura from 1961 until his death in 1996. They had two children. Bass died on April 25, 1996 in his home in Los Angeles, California from an illness, aged 75.
Saul Bass Media
The Man with the Golden Arm poster designed by Bass
Vertigo poster designed by Bass
Anatomy of a Murder poster designed by Bass
References
- ↑ "Library | Exhibitions and Events | Saul Bass: biography". BFI. 2012-05-11. Archived from the original on 2011-07-06. Retrieved 2012-06-06.
- ↑ "Saul Bass Quotes That You Should Know". Aremotely.