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Napoleon A. Chagnon(1938-2019)

  • Director
  • Writer
  • Cinematographer
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Napoleon A. Chagnon
Napoleon A. Chagnon was born on 27 August 1938 in Port Austin, Michigan, USA. He was a director and writer, known for The Ax Fight (1975), Arrows (1974) and Bride Service (1975). He was married to Carlene Badgero. He died on 21 September 2019 in Traverse City, Michigan, USA.
BornAugust 27, 1938
DiedSeptember 21, 2019(81)
BornAugust 27, 1938
DiedSeptember 21, 2019(81)
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Known for

The Ax Fight (1975)
The Ax Fight
6.0
Short
  • Director(as Napoleon Chagnon)
  • 1975
Arrows
Short
  • Director(as Napoleon Chagnon)
  • 1974
Bride Service (1975)
Bride Service
Short
  • Director(as Napoleon Chagnon)
  • 1975
Weeding the Garden
Short
  • Director
  • 1973

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Director



  • Bride Service (1975)
    Bride Service
    Short
    • Director (as Napoleon Chagnon)
    • 1975
  • The Ax Fight (1975)
    The Ax Fight
    6.0
    Short
    • Director (as Napoleon Chagnon)
    • 1975
  • A Man Called 'Bee': Studying the Yanomamo
    Short
    • Director
    • 1974
  • Arrows
    Short
    • Director (as Napoleon Chagnon)
    • 1974
  • Magical Death (1973)
    Magical Death
    8.3
    Short
    • Director
    • 1973
  • The Feast
    Short
    • Director (as Napoleon Chagnon)
    • 1973
  • Children's Magical Death
    Short
    • Director
    • 1973
  • The Yanomamö Myth of Naro as Told by Kaobawä
    Short
    • Director
    • 1973
  • A Father Washes His Children
    Short
    • Director
    • 1973
  • Weeding the Garden
    Short
    • Director
    • 1973
  • The Yanomamö Myth of Naro as Told by Dedeheiwä
    Short
    • Director
    • 1973

Writer



  • The Ax Fight (1975)
    The Ax Fight
    6.0
    Short
    • narration
    • script
    • 1975
  • A Man Called 'Bee': Studying the Yanomamo
    Short
    • Writer
    • 1974
  • The Yanomamö Myth of Naro as Told by Kaobawä
    Short
    • Writer
    • 1973
  • The Yanomamö Myth of Naro as Told by Dedeheiwä
    Short
    • Writer
    • 1973

Cinematographer



  • Magical Death (1973)
    Magical Death
    8.3
    Short
    • Cinematographer
    • 1973

Personal details

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  • Official sites
    • France's national library catalogue
    • University_homage
  • Alternative name
    • Napoleon Chagnon
  • Born
    • August 27, 1938
    • Port Austin, Michigan, USA
  • Died
    • September 21, 2019
    • Traverse City, Michigan, USA
  • Spouse
    • Carlene Badgero? - September 21, 2019 (his death, 2 children)
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Article

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    A well-known anthropologist notable for his work with the Yanomamo Indians in Venezuela. Author of several books.

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