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Clive McLean

1944 – 2005

English photographer

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About Clive McLean

Lived 1944 – 2005 (aged 60). Clive McLean was a British photographer, journalist, talent agent, talent manager and film director.

Clive McLean (27 October 1944 – 29 March 2005) was an English photographer and an AVN Hall of Fame member best known for his work at Hustler and Barely Legal. He was sometimes credited as Oliver English and Clive McClean.

McLean earned a qualification in graphic design in 1963 from Bradford College of Art. For a time, he was a band manager for Cat Stevens. He began photographing hippies and groupies for men's magazines and eventually did the first layout for Club.

While doing photography for Playboy in the 1960s, he was approached by Bob Guccione to come and work for him at Penthouse.

He met Larry Flynt in 1976 through photographer James Baes. He had a son from that marriage named Roman.

McLean and his wife lived in the Hollywood Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles, and they were active in setting up a park for the neighborhood dogs called Pinehurst Park. The actor Nick Brendan (from Buffy the Vampire Slayer) was also involved in this activity.

Well regarded in the industry, he once shared studio space with fellow photographer Herb Ritts.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Clive McLean?

English photographer

When was Clive McLean born?

Clive McLean was born on 27 October 1944 in Leeds.

When did Clive McLean die?

Clive McLean died on 29 March 2005.

What was Clive McLean's occupation?

Clive McLean was a photographer, journalist, talent agent, talent manager and film director.

What nationality was Clive McLean?

Clive McLean was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Clive McLean

· Wikidata: Q5134629

· DBpedia: Clive McLean

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