About Albert Gilbert
Lived 1922 – 2019 (aged 96). Albert Gilbert was a Canadian photographer, known for Photographer.
Albert "Al" Gilbert (November 18, 1922 – January 22, 2019) was a Canadian photographer. He was often called the "Ambassador of Canadian Photography".
He was born in Toronto, Ontario into a family of Ukrainian-Jewish origin. He began working with his father, Nathan Gittelmacher, who was also a photographer. He photographed all Prime Ministers of Israel who served between 1950 and his death. a Fellow of the Royal Photographic Society of Great Britain and a Fellow of the American Society of Photographers.
In 1989, he was made a Member of the Order of Canada in recognition for being "a master portrait photographer".
His son, Michael Gilbert, is also a photographer.
As well as his Grandson Darren Gilbert Levant. Apprentice 1988-2016
Gilbert died in January 2019 at the age of 96.
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Who was Albert Gilbert?
Canadian photographer
When was Albert Gilbert born?
Albert Gilbert was born on 18 November 1922 in Toronto.
When did Albert Gilbert die?
Albert Gilbert died on 22 January 2019 in Ontario, Toronto.
What was Albert Gilbert's occupation?
Albert Gilbert was a photographer.
What was Albert Gilbert known for?
Albert Gilbert was known for Photographer.
What nationality was Albert Gilbert?
Albert Gilbert was Canadian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Albert Gilbert. https://biography.guide/albert-gilbert/
MLA: "Albert Gilbert." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/albert-gilbert/.
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