Len Lye

Born: 1901-07-05

Birthplace: Christchurch, New Zealand

Biography

Leonard Charles Huia "Len" Lye (5 July 1901 – 15 May 1980), was a Christchurch, New Zealand-born artist known primarily for his experimental films and kinetic sculpture. His films are held in archives including the New Zealand Film Archive, British Film Institute, Museum of Modern Art in New York City, and the Pacific Film Archive at University of California, Berkeley.

Known For

Secrets of British Animation
Newspaper Train
Peanuts
N or NW
Planned Crops
Experimental Animation
Tusalava
Kill or Be Killed
Rhythm
Bells of Atlantis

Top Movie Credits

Secrets of British Animation Self (archive Photos)
Newspaper Train Director
Peanuts Animation
N or NW Director
Planned Crops Director
Experimental Animation Writer
Tusalava Director
Kill or Be Killed Director
Rhythm Director
Bells of Atlantis Assistant Director