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Len Lye
New Zealand artist, film maker and poet (1901–1980)
Len Lye was born on July 5, 1901 in Christchurch, New Zealand and died on May 15, 1980, aged 78.
Born
July 5, 1901
Len Lye died aged 78.
Died: May 15, 1980
Source:
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.
- Birthplace
- Christchurch, New Zealand
- Professions
- artist, film producer, sculptor, film director, director, writer
- Citizenship
- New Zealand
More about Len Lye
- Zodiac sign
- Cancer
All birth date sources
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- The Fine Art Archive Db
- Enciclopédia Itaú Cultural
- SNAC
- Artists of the World Online
- Animation: A World History: Volume I: Foundations - The Golden Age
- Lye, Len
- BnF authorities
- Brockhaus Enzyklopädie
- RKDartists
- IMDb
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026. View Wikidata record
Questions people ask
How old was Len Lye when they died?
Len Lye died aged 78.
When is Len Lye’s birthday?
Len Lye’s recorded birthday is July 5.
Where was Len Lye born?
Len Lye was born in Christchurch, New Zealand.
When did Len Lye die?
Len Lye died on May 15, 1980.