Len Lye, a renowned director and writer, entered this world on July 5, 1901, in the picturesque city of Christchurch, New Zealand. Throughout his illustrious career, he left an indelible mark on the world of cinema, earning recognition for his work on notable films such as Crusade in Europe (1949),N or NW (1938),and He Loved an Actress (1938).
Lye's personal life was marked by two significant marriages, first to Annette Zeiss and later to Jane Florence Winifred Thompson. Despite his professional success, Lye's life was not without its challenges, and he ultimately passed away on May 15, 1980, at the age of 78, in the charming town of Warwick, Rhode Island, USA.
