Maya Deren

Ukrainian-born American avant-garde filmmaker (1917–1961)

May 12, 1917Born

October 13, 1961Died

Russian Republic, Ukrainian People's Republic, United States, Russian EmpireCitizenship

KyivPlace of birth

Facts

Born: May 12, 1917
Died: October 13, 1961
Citizenship: Russian Republic, Ukrainian People's Republic, United States, Russian Empire
Place of birth: Kyiv
Place of death: New York City
Occupations: film actor, choreographer, film director, photographer, director, writer, poet, dancer, film editor
Awards: Guggenheim Fellowship