Roy Schatt American, 1909-2002

Biography
Photographer Roy Schatt smiles and poses against an advertisement in an NYC subway station
Roy Schatt with a poster, 1954. Photo by James Dean.
Roy Schatt was born in New York City in 1909 and pursued a lifelong passion and career in the arts. He studied under N.C. Wyeth, painted murals during the WPA and used his artistic skills in the Army while stationed in India. Post-war he returned to New York City where he worked in advertising, acting, illustration and photography and landed in the circle of many creative personalities. He was influenced by renowned photographers Cartier-Bresson, Edward Weston, Ansel Adams, and Erich Salomon. Roy Schatt’s photographs have been exhibited at the International Center of Photography, NY, National Portrait Gallery, Washington, DC, Art Institute of Chicago, and included in national and international gallery exhibitions.
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  • Black and white photograph of three actresses, Shirley Knight, Geraldine Page, and Kim Stanley, in front of a marquee that reads, "The Actors Studio Theatre: Chekov's The Three Sisters"
    Shirley Knight, Geraldine Page, and Kim Stanley in front of The Actors Studio Theatre, 1953
  • Black and white photograph of a close-up view of Lee Strasberg looking over his shoulder with three other blurred figures in the background
    Lee Strasberg, 1955
  • Black and white photograph of playwright Tennessee Williams in a trench coat leaning against a wall decorated with a photograph and poster backstage at a theater
    Tennessee Williams Backstage at Circle in the Square during “Summer and Smoke”, 1953
  • Black and white photograph of actor and director Elia Kazan outside in front of a window and sign that reads, "Actors Studio"
    Elia Kazan in front of The Actors Studio, 1955
  • Black and white photograph of Marilyn Monroe holding a cigarette in a light-colored coat sitting amongst a crowd of other figures dressed in dark colors within a studio setting
    Marilyn Monroe at The Actors Studio, 1955
  • Black and white photograph of three actors, Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward, and James Costigan taken from a lower vantage point in front of a marquee that reads, "The Actors Studio Theatre: baby want a kiss"
    Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward and James Costigan in front of The Actors Studio, 1964
  • A selenium-toned black and white photograph of a close-up view of Sidney Poitier with papers on his chest
    Sidney Poitier, circa early 1960s
  • Black and white photograph of Rod Steiger with his jacket over his head, warming his hands over an open flame atop of concrete rubble in front of the steps leading to an elevated train platform in New York City
    Rod Steiger under the 3rd Avenue EL, circa late 50s–early 60s
  • Black and white photograph of Marilyn Monroe sitting in the Actor's Studio with Susan Strasberg seated on the floor next to her
    Marilyn Monroe at the Actor’s Studio with Susan Strasberg, 1955
  • Black and white photograph of actor Steve McQueen seen through a puff of smoke from a cigarette he is holding against a dark backdrop
    Steve McQueen in Roy’s Studio, circa 1950s
  • Black and white photograph of Roy Shatt smiling in front of a wall and poster depicting himself holding a newspaper
    Photographer Roy Schatt next to his ad in the NYC subway photo by James Dean, 1954
  • Black and white photograph of director Sidney Lumet directing actor Lorne Greene, whose back faces the camera
    Director Sidney Lumet directing Lorne Greene, 1953
  • Black and white portrait photograph of playwright Brendan Behan looking directly at the camera in front of graphic background
    Brendan Behan, playwright, Paris, 1959
  • Black and white photograph of playwright Arthur Miller in a suit in front of an architectural city background
    Arthur Miller, circa 1950s
  • Black and white photograph of Eva Gabor holding flowers and Clarence Derwent standing behind her against a dark backdrop
    Eva Gabor and Clarence Derwent in Frank Wedekind’s play “Lulu”, 1958
  • Black and white lighthearted portrait photograph of two actors, Anne Meara and Jerry Stiller, where Stiller rents his chin on Meara's shoulder
    Anne Meara and Jerry Stiller. Members of THE ACTORS STUDIO, circa 1950s
  • Black and white photograph of Roy Shatt holding up one arm in front of a checkerboard tiled wall and mirror, which reveals that he is holding a knife
    Roy Schatt in his 33rd Street apartment/studio, 1954
  • Black and white photograph from a low vantage point of director and actor Lee Strasberg and three other figures standing outside against a solid wall
    Lee Strasberg in front of the new building of THE ACTORS STUDIO, 1955
  • Black and white photograph of actress Marlene Dietrich with her arm around actress Eva Gabor
    Marlene Dietrich with Eva Gabor, circa 1950s
  • Black and white photograph of Marilyn Monroe in a white fur stole speaking with Arthur Miller, seen in shadowy profile, at a reception
    Marilyn Monroe and Arthur Miller at a reception, 1956
  • Black and white photograph of Ben Gazzara turning his head to look at the camera as Shelley Winters, whose face is half-obscured by Gazzara's, looks at him and holds his face
    Ben Gazzara and Shelley Winters in ‘A Hatful of Rain.' Members of THE ACTORS STUDIO, 1955
  • Black and white portrait photograph of actress Joanne Woodward facing the camera in a black sweater against a hazy mid-toned background
    Joanne Woodward. Member of THE ACTORS STUDIO, 1955
  • Black and white photograph of actress Maureen Stapleton peering through a window
    Maureen Stapleton. Member of THE ACTORS STUDIO, circa 1960s
  • Sepia-toned black and white photograph of actress Geraldine Page theatrically reaching one arm backwards
    Geraldine Page. Member of THE ACTORS STUDIO, 1955
  • Black and white photograph of playwright Lillian Hellman in profile smoking a cigarette dressed in formal attire
    Lillian Hellman, playwright, 1952
  • Black and white photograph of James Dean balancing between two walls as he aims a Rolleiflex camera towards the viewer with a cigarette hanging from his mouth
    James Dean with Rolleiflex Camera, 1954
  • Black and white photograph of James Dean shirtless holding a light meter and leaning against a wall
    James Dean with light meter in Roy's 33rd Street apartment, 1954
  • Black and white photograph of James Dean sitting on the floor of an apartment with a Rolleiflex camera on a tripod aimed at Ben Heller
    James Dean with his camera [photographing Ben Heller] at Roy Schatt’s 33rd Street apartment / studio, 1954
  • Black and white photograph of James Dean in a doorway underneath a lamp and Exit sign at ABC Studios
    James Dean with Exit Sign [ABC studios], New York City, 1954
  • Black and white photograph of close-up of James Dean leaning back on a couch holding a camera
    James Dean with camera, 1954
  • Black and white photograph of James Dean shirtless holding a light meter in a backyard setting
    James Dean with a light meter in Roy’s back yard, 1954
  • Black and white photograph of James Dean walking down a New York City street wearing a jacket, white shirt, and light pants, with a cigarette in his mouth
    James Dean walking, W 68th Street, 1954
  • Black and white photograph of James Dean taken from a higher vantage point as Dean is aiming his Rolleiflex camera upwards on a New York City street
    James Dean taking pictures on W 68th Street, 1954
  • Black and white photograph of James Dean sitting against a wall with the crook of one arm resting on his knee and a cigarette between his fingers
    James Dean smoking, New York City, 1954
  • Black and white photograph of James Dean playing the bongos while glancing upwards in an apartment setting
    James Dean playing bongos, New Year's Eve at Roy Schatt’s 33rd Street apartment, 1954
  • Black and white photograph of James Dean sitting at a three-quarters view resting both arms on upside-down stools in a studio setting
    James Dean on the set of ‘The Thief’, New York City, 1954
  • Black and white photograph of James Dean in a three-quarters view looking out the window with a cigarette in his mouth
    James Dean in window with cigarette, ABC Studios, New York City, 1954
  • Black and white photograph of James Dean in the street facing the camera and looking out of the corners of his eyes
    James Dean in the street, 1954
  • Black and white photograph of James Dean and another figure, both shirtless, working with a lamp in a backyard setting
    James Dean in the backyard of Roy Schatt’s 33rd Street apartment / studio, 1954
  • Black and white photograph of James Dean sitting by a window holding a book in an apartment setting
    James Dean in his apartment, New York City, 1954
  • Black and white photograph of James Dean sitting sideways in an armchair with his feet on the armrest at ABC Studios
    James Dean at ABC Studios, New York City, 1954
  • Black and white photograph of James Dean smiling in a black pea coat and propping one leg up on a stoop railing in front of a poster reading, "Loft to let"
    James Dean, 1954
  • Black and white photograph of James Dean in a dark setting looking through a woven curtain which is casting a patterned shadow on his face
    James Dean, 1954
  • Black and white portrait photograph of James Dean in profile as he tugs the collar of his black sweater with one hand
    James Dean, 1954
  • Black and white portrait photograph of James Dean with a sideways glance from a slightly lower vantage point
    James Dean, 1954
  • Black and white portrait photograph of James Dean tugging at the collar of his black sweater
    James Dean, 1954
  • Black and white portrait photograph of James Dean with a sideways glance in a black sweater
    James Dean, 1954
  • Black and white portrait photograph of James Dean in a black sweater in which half of his face is illuminated and the other half is in shadow
    James Dean, 1954
  • Black and white photograph of close-up of James Dean in a black sweater looking downward at the camera
    James Dean, 1954
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