Robert Cushman

(1946-2009)

American curator

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Robert Cushman (November 7, 1946 – July 13, 2009) was the photography curator for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) for 37 years. He is credited with developing and expanding the photographic archives of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science's Margaret Herrick Library in Beverly Hills, California. The collection is estimated to consist of more than 10 million images and photographs as of 2009. Additional images were acquired by Cushman through his solicitation of donations from major Hollywood film studios, individuals and their families during his 37-year tenure with the Academy.

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Born	Robert Cushman 7 November 1946 Indianapolis, IN, USA
Died	13 July 2009 (aged 62) Edgewood, Kentucky
Zodiac	Scorpio
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