Robert Opel
Robert Opel (born October 23, 1939 - July 7, 1979 in San Francisco ) was an American artist , speedster and photographer .
Life
At the 1974 Academy Awards , he ran naked across the stage showing a peace sign with his hand as actor David Niven gave a speech to actress Elizabeth Taylor on the microphone . In 1978 he opened Fey-Way Studios at 1287 Howard Street in San Francisco, which gave homosexual artists a space to exhibit their works and photographs. Works by Tom of Finland and Robert Mapplethorpe were shown there.
On July 7, 1979, he was killed in a robbery on his studio.
Web links
- Robert Opel in the Internet Movie Database (English)
- Yes, They Called Him the Streak (English)
Individual evidence
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Opel, Robert |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American artist |
| DATE OF BIRTH | October 23, 1939 |
| DATE OF DEATH | 7th July 1979 |
| Place of death | San Francisco |