About Ben Martin
Lived 1930 – 2017 (aged 86). Ben Martin was an American photographer, journalist and photojournalist.
Ben Martin (September 16, 1930 – February 10, 2017) was a Time photographer who captured "evocative images that defined the 1960s" in the United States, according to the New York Times.
He died on February 10, 2017, at his home in Salisbury, North Carolina, due to complications from pulmonary fibrosis, according to his former wife, actress Kathryn Leigh Scott.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ben Martin?
American photojournalist
When was Ben Martin born?
Ben Martin was born on 16 September 1930 in Salisbury.
When did Ben Martin die?
Ben Martin died on 10 February 2017 in Salisbury.
What was Ben Martin's occupation?
Ben Martin was a photographer, journalist and photojournalist.
What nationality was Ben Martin?
Ben Martin was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Ben Martin (photographer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ben Martin. https://biography.guide/ben-martin-photographer/
MLA: "Ben Martin." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ben-martin-photographer/.
Chicago: "Ben Martin." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ben-martin-photographer/.
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