About Terry Fincher
Lived 1931 – 2008 (aged 77). Terry Fincher was a British photographer and photojournalist, known for Suez Crisis.
Terry Fincher (8 July 1931 – 6 October 2008) was an award-winning British photojournalist. His career took off in 1956 when he accompanied British forces that invaded Egypt during the Suez Crisis. He later did five tours of Vietnam covering the war there for the Daily Express, as well as reporting extensively from trouble spots in the Middle East and Africa. He was British press photographer of the year for 1957, 1959, 1964, and 1967, and runner-up in 1968 (as of September 2013, a still unbeaten record).
He was the subject of This Is Your Life in 1976 when he was surprised by Eamonn Andrews.
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Who was Terry Fincher?
British photographer (1931-2008)
When was Terry Fincher born?
Terry Fincher was born on 8 July 1931 in Aylesbury.
When did Terry Fincher die?
Terry Fincher died on 6 October 2008 in Guildford.
What was Terry Fincher's occupation?
Terry Fincher was a photographer and photojournalist.
What was Terry Fincher known for?
Terry Fincher was known for Suez Crisis.
What nationality was Terry Fincher?
Terry Fincher was British.
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