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, Sean Connery & Brigitte Bardot for Shalako, 1968

Terry O'Neill, Sean Connery & Brigitte Bardot for Shalako, 1968
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Terry O'Neill, Raquel Welch on set of The Beloved, 1970

Terry O'Neill, Raquel Welch on set of The Beloved, 1970
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Terry O'Neill, Lee Marvin on the set of Pocket Money, 1971

Terry O'Neill, Lee Marvin on the set of Pocket Money, 1971
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Terry O'Neill, David Bowie on stage, 1976

Terry O'Neill, David Bowie on stage, 1976
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Terry O'Neill, Steve McQueen in aviator sunglasses, 1969

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Terry O'Neill, Raquel Welch filming Myra Breckinridge, 1970 — Co-Signed Edition Print

Terry O'Neill, Raquel Welch filming Myra Breckinridge, 1970 — Co-Signed Edition Print
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Terry O'Neill, Ursula Andress for Casino Royale, 1967

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Terry O'Neill, The Beatles leaving for The United States, 1964

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Terry O'Neill, Steve McQueen in his Hollywood office, 1969

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Terry O'Neill, The Rolling Stones on Thank Your Lucky Stars, 1964

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Terry O'Neill, The Rolling Stones outside St George's Church, 1964

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Terry O'Neill, Peter Sellers & Britt Ekland aboard his yacht, 1960s

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Terry O'Neill, Camilla Sparv & Michael Caine, 1966

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Terry O'Neill, Muhammad Ali training in Dublin, 1972

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Terry O'Neill, Frank Sinatra & Raquel Welch for The Lady in Cement, 1968 Limited edition fine art photograph by Terry O'Neill, featuring iconic portrait photography of celebrities and cultural figures. Available for sale at Smolensky Gallery

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Terry O'Neill, Elton John with his private plane, 1974 Limited edition fine art photograph by Terry O'Neill, featuring iconic portrait photography of celebrities and cultural figures. Available for sale at Smolensky Gallery

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Terry O'Neill, David Hemmings filming Blow Up, 1966 Limited edition fine art photograph by Terry O'Neill, featuring iconic portrait photography of celebrities and cultural figures. Available for sale at Smolensky Gallery

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Terry O'Neill, David Bowie during the Diamond Dogs tour, 1970s Limited edition fine art photograph by Terry O'Neill, featuring iconic portrait photography of celebrities and cultural figures. Available for sale at Smolensky Gallery

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Terry O'Neill, David Bowie performing at the Universal Amphitheatre, 1974 Limited edition fine art photograph by Terry O'Neill, featuring iconic portrait photography of celebrities and cultural figures. Available for sale at Smolensky Gallery

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Terry O'Neill, David Bowie for The Man Who Fell To Earth, 1975 Limited edition fine art photograph by Terry O'Neill, featuring iconic portrait photography of celebrities and cultural figures. Available for sale at Smolensky Gallery

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Terry O'Neill, The Who at Shepperton Studios, 1978 Limited edition fine art photograph by Terry O'Neill, featuring iconic portrait photography of celebrities and cultural figures. Available for sale at Smolensky Gallery

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Terry O'Neill, George Harrison at his home in Friar Park, 1975 Limited edition fine art photograph by Terry O'Neill, featuring iconic portrait photography of celebrities and cultural figures. Available for sale at Smolensky Gallery

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Terry O'Neill, Ringo Starr outside Downing Street, 1965 Limited edition fine art photograph by Terry O'Neill, featuring iconic portrait photography of celebrities and cultural figures. Available for sale at Smolensky Gallery

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Terry O'Neill, Paul McCartney at Ringo Starr's wedding, 1981 Limited edition fine art photograph by Terry O'Neill, featuring iconic portrait photography of celebrities and cultural figures. Available for sale at Smolensky Gallery

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Terry O'Neill, Sean Connery on the Moon, 1971 Limited edition fine art photograph by Terry O'Neill, featuring iconic portrait photography of celebrities and cultural figures. Available for sale at Smolensky Gallery

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Terry O'Neill, Queen posing for a group photo, 1975 Limited edition fine art photograph by Terry O'Neill, featuring iconic portrait photography of celebrities and cultural figures. Available for sale at Smolensky Gallery

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Terry O'Neill, Marc Bolan poses for a photoshoot, 1975 Limited edition fine art photograph by Terry O'Neill, featuring iconic portrait photography of celebrities and cultural figures. Available for sale at Smolensky Gallery

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Terry O'Neill, Kate Moss with fake reporters, 1992 Limited edition fine art photograph by Terry O'Neill, featuring iconic portrait photography of celebrities and cultural figures. Available for sale at Smolensky Gallery

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Terry O'Neill, Kate Moss posing for a portrait, 1992 Limited edition fine art photograph by Terry O'Neill, featuring iconic portrait photography of celebrities and cultural figures. Available for sale at Smolensky Gallery

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Terry O'Neill, Pierce Brosnan as James Bond, 1995 Limited edition fine art photograph by Terry O'Neill, featuring iconic portrait photography of celebrities and cultural figures. Available for sale at Smolensky Gallery

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Terry O'Neill, David Bowie recording Young Americans, 1974 Limited edition fine art photograph by Terry O'Neill, featuring iconic portrait photography of celebrities and cultural figures. Available for sale at Smolensky Gallery

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Terry O'Neill, David Bowie seated and smoking contact sheet, 1974 Limited edition fine art photograph by Terry O'Neill, featuring iconic portrait photography of celebrities and cultural figures. Available for sale at Smolensky Gallery

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