Auguste Lumière

Auguste Lumière

Actor

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.

Date of birth 1862-10-19
Place of birth Besançon, Doubs, France