Terry O'Neill

Terry O'Neill was born on July 30th, 1938 in the East End of London. His career as a photographer evolved by chance from his original ambition to become a jazz drummer. Leaving school at fourteen and after completing his national service, his ambition was to travel to America to study with the greatest drummers there. Thinking that the best way to travel frequently and inexpensively to the U.S.A would be to get a job as an air steward for BOAC, he applied; however, the airline at the time had no vacancies for stewards but suggested he took a vacancy in their technical photographic unit, which he combined with time at an art school and creating an interest in photojournalism. This led to Terry Oneill embarking on freelance work at London airport where, working with his Agfa Sillette, he looked out for interesting subjects in the passenger terminal. 

His first scoop was a photograph of a distinguished looking gentlemen sleeping, which turned out to be R.A.B Butler, the then home secretary for Harold Macmillans government. The picture was bought and appeared on the front page of the Sunday dispatch, leading the editor to offer Terry O'Neill a job as a reportage photographer at Heathrow. This was followed by three years in Fleet Street, with Terry Oneill at twenty-one, making him the youngest photographer in Fleet Street taking pop pictures for the up-tempo Daily Sketch.

One thing led to another and Terry O'Neill quickly became a significant image-maker. He was one of a group of talented young photographers who helped create the photographic icons of the 1960s and the buzz that became Swinging London. The peer group that emerged in this decade alongside Terry O'Neill included David Bailey, Terence Donovan and Brian Duffy from the East End, with Patrick Litchfield and Lewis Morley from different backgrounds.

Terry O'Neill marriage to Faye Dunaway amongst other connections helped contribute to his success and profile internationally, particularly in the U.S.A from the 1970s onwards. Throughout the years he has photographed many great names from the world of celebrity, including Rod Stewart, Bridgitte Bardot, Frank Sinatra, David Bowie, Audrey Hepburn, Clint Eastwood, Sean Connery, Paul Newman, Kate Moss, Elvis Presley and bands such as The Who, The Rolling Stones, U2 and The Beatles. In more recent years, he has taken photographic portraits of the Royal family and Tony Blairs family. He has received commissions from important American based international magazine, Life, while in the U.K his work is frequently seen in the glossy pages of the Sunday Times.

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Terry O'Neill, Muhammad Ali using the speedbag, 1972

Terry O'Neill, Muhammad Ali using the speedbag, 1972
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Terry O'Neill, Raquel Welch crucifixion (colorized) — Co-Signed Edition Print

Terry O'Neill, Raquel Welch crucifixion (colorized) — Co-Signed Edition Print
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Terry O'Neill, Clint Eastwood on set of Joe Kidd, 1972

Terry O'Neill, Clint Eastwood on set of Joe Kidd, 1972
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Terry O'Neill, Honor Blackman for Goldfinger, 1964

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Terry O'Neill, David Bowie & Elizabeth Taylor in Beverly Hills, 1975

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Terry O'Neill, David Bowie in a mustard Burretti suit, 1974

Terry O'Neill, David Bowie in a mustard Burretti suit, 1974
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Terry O'Neill, Dean Martin backstage in Las Vegas, 1971

Terry O'Neill, Dean Martin backstage in Las Vegas, 1971
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Terry O'Neill, HM Queen Elizabeth II official portrait, 1992

Terry O'Neill, HM Queen Elizabeth II official portrait, 1992
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Terry O'Neill, Naomi Campbell peeking through her fingers, 1992

Terry O'Neill, Naomi Campbell peeking through her fingers, 1992
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Terry O'Neill, Nelson Mandela before his 90th birthday tribute, 2008

Terry O'Neill, Nelson Mandela before his 90th birthday tribute, 2008
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Terry O'Neill, Paul Newman & Lee Marvin filming Pocket Money, 1972

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Terry O'Neill, Roger Moore & Madeline Smith filming Live and Let Die, 1973

Terry O'Neill, Roger Moore & Madeline Smith filming Live and Let Die, 1973
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Terry O'Neill, Mick Jagger in a fur parka, 1964

Terry O'Neill, Mick Jagger in a fur parka, 1964
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Terry O'Neill, The Rolling Stones outside Donmar Theatre, 1964

Terry O'Neill, The Rolling Stones outside Donmar Theatre, 1964
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Terry O'Neill, Honor Blackman for Goldfinger, 1964 — Co-Signed Edition Print

Terry O'Neill, Honor Blackman for Goldfinger, 1964 — Co-Signed Edition Print
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Terry O'Neill, Marianne Faithfull, 1966, Co-signed Edition Print

Terry O'Neill, Marianne Faithfull, 1966, Co-signed Edition Print
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Terry O'Neill, Jean Shrimpton & Terence Stamp portrait, 1965

Terry O'Neill, Jean Shrimpton & Terence Stamp portrait, 1965
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Terry O'Neill, Brigitte Bardot with a dog while filming The Novices, 1970

Terry O'Neill, Brigitte Bardot with a dog while filming The Novices, 1970
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Terry O'Neill, Brigitte Bardot for Shalako, 1968 — Co-Signed Edition Print

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Terry O'Neill, Kate Moss close up portrait, 1992 — Co-Signed Edition Print

Terry O'Neill, Kate Moss close up portrait, 1992 — Co-Signed Edition Print
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Terry O'Neill, Kate Moss in a bodystocking, 1992 — Co-Signed Edition Print

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Terry O'Neill, Raquel Welch crucifixion — Co-Signed Edition Print

Terry O'Neill, Raquel Welch crucifixion — Co-Signed Edition Print
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Terry O'Neill, Brian Clough & Peter Taylor, 1965

Terry O'Neill, Brian Clough & Peter Taylor, 1965
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Terry O'Neill, Leonard Cohen portrait, 1990

Terry O'Neill, Leonard Cohen portrait, 1990
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Terry O'Neill, Brigitte Bardot in Les Petroleuses, 1971

Terry O'Neill, Brigitte Bardot in Les Petroleuses, 1971
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Terry O'Neill, Adam Faith served tea whilst recovering, 1973

Terry O'Neill, Adam Faith served tea whilst recovering, 1973
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Terry O'Neill, Jimmy Page playing his double neck Gibson, 1975

Terry O'Neill, Jimmy Page playing his double neck Gibson, 1975
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Terry O'Neill, David Bailey leading a photoshoot, 1965

Terry O'Neill, David Bailey leading a photoshoot, 1965
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Terry O'Neill, Bruce Springsteen in Los Angeles, 1975

Terry O'Neill, Bruce Springsteen in Los Angeles, 1975
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Terry O'Neill, Kate Moss close up portrait, 1992

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Terry O'Neill, Michael Caine stands on a boat, 1970

Terry O'Neill, Michael Caine stands on a boat, 1970
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Terry O'Neill, Michael Caine holding a rifle, 1970

Terry O'Neill, Michael Caine holding a rifle, 1970
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