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Auguste Lumière
Director 1862 - 1954

Auguste Lumière

Besançon, Doubs, France

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.

Director Information

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Full Name

Auguste Lumière

Known For

Production

Birthday

October 19th, 1862 00:00

Place of Birth

Besançon, Doubs, France

Died

April 10th, 1954 00:00 (aged 91)

TMDB ID

1867

IMDb ID

nm0525908

Films Directed

30

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.