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George Kalinsky was an American photographer.
Award-winning photographer George Kalinsky was one of the most famous image makers of our time.

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Kalinsky, George 1936-

PERSONAL: Born April 14, 1936, in Hempstead, NY; son of Samuel (a retailer) and Fay (Rosen) Kalinsky; married Ellen Wexelblatt, January 23, 1960; children: Lee, Rachelle. Education: Pratt Institute, B.A., 1958. Religion: Jewish.

ADDRESSES: Home—Richards Rd., Port Washington, NY 11050. Office—Madison Square Garden, 4 Pennsylvania Plaza, New York, NY 10001. E-mail—[email protected].

CAREER: Worked as an art director specializing in industrial design; owner of furniture store, 1960; photojournalist, 1965—; Madison Square Garden, New York, NY, art director and photographer, 1968—; Major League Graphics (design firm), president. Official photographer for the Alvin Ailey Dance Company, the U. S. Senior Open Gold Championship, numerous World Series and Super Bowls. Special photographer to the New York Mets and New York Jets.

AWARDS, HONORS: Named Photographer of the Year, Photography Manufacturers and Distributors Association, 2001; named Man of the Year by the Pratt Institute and the National Center for Disabilities, 2001.

WRITINGS:

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Biofile: George Kalinsky Interview

By Scoop Malinowski

Status: World-renowned photographer. 2001 International Photographer of the Year. Official photographer for Madison Square Garden.

Hobbies/Interests: “I love to play basketball. And I was just at Michael Jordan’s basketball camp in August. I like tennis. I went to Pratt – I love to do artwork.”

Favorite Movies: “I guess Raging Bull. Do other people say that? I saw Jake LaMotta last night at an event at the Hilton. 83-years-old. He walked in the ring. His brain still works beautifully. You know what I also like? Pretty Woman. I just love that movie, Richard Gere and Julia Roberts.”

Favorite TV Shows: “60 Mintues. I’m not really a great TV watcher. I enjoy The Apprentice.”

Musical Tastes: “I’m more into Broadway and show tunes types. I like Billy Joel and Elton John and Sting.”

Childhood Dream(s): “I wanted to be a political and or sports cartoonist. I used to draw serious cartoons. And I used to love to paint portraits. My dream was

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