Étienne-Jules Marey

Born

March 5, 1830

Died

May 21, 1904 (74 years old)

Known For

Directing

Place of Birth

Beaune, Côte-d'Or, France

Étienne-Jules Marey was a French scientist, physiologist and chronophotographer. His work was significant in the development of cardiology, physical instrumentation, aviation, cinematography and the science of laboratory photography. He is widely considered to be a pioneer of photography and an influential pioneer of the history of cinema.