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Michael Brennan

Award-winning photographer Michael Brennan’s work covers a wide range of historical events, celebrity portraits, candids and world-famous athletes. After winning the British News Picture of the Year for his coverage of the death of Donald Campbell in 1967, which was featured in Life magazine, he went on to work for several newspapers, covering important news events as well as capturing images of notable names. He was awarded British Photographer of the Year in 1970. His archive includes images of Led Zeppelin, Freddie Mercury, Mick Jagger, President Jimmy Carter, Princess Diana, John Lennon, and sport legends George Best, Pele, George Foreman, Mike Tyson and Muhammad Ali.

His work has been featured in newspapers and magazines world-wide, including Sports Illustrated, Life, Rolling Stone, Stern, The New York Times, The Sunday Times, The Observer, and the Times of London.

One of his most iconic portraits of Muhammad Ali is in the collection of the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery. 

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  • Freddie Mercury in Manhatttan, 1977 — Limited Edition Print
    Freddie Mercury in Manhatttan, 1977 — Limited Edition Print

    Freddie Mercury in Manhatttan, 1977 — Limited Edition Print

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    British lead singer of Queen Freddie Mercury at an antiques store on Second Avenue in Manhattan, February 7, 1977. 17" x 22" Edition of 25 20" x 2...

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  • Muhammad Ali training session headshot, 1977 — Limited Edition Print - Michael Brennan
    Muhammad Ali training session headshot, 1977 — Limited Edition Print - Michael Brennan

    Muhammad Ali training session headshot, 1977 — Limited Edition Print

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    A classic photograph of Muhammad Ali, this image was captured in the twelve days leading up to his match against the fearsome, hard-hitting heavywe...

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  • Mike Tyson after the Holyfield vs. Tyson match, 1997 — Limited Edition Print - Michael Brennan
    Mike Tyson after the Holyfield vs. Tyson match, 1997 — Limited Edition Print - Michael Brennan

    Mike Tyson after the Holyfield vs. Tyson match, 1997 — Limited Edition Print

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    A group of wary police officers is photographed trying to restrain Mike Tyson after the boxer bit off part of rival Evander Holyfield’s ear during ...

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  • Jeff Bridges and Candy Clark, 1972 — Limited Edition Print

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    Jeff Bridges and his then girlfriend, the actor Candy Clark, during the filming of Fat City – the set on which they met in 1972. 17" x 22" Edition...

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