Marlon Brando at the First Americans Gala in New York. Behind him is paparazzo Ron Galella wearing a football helmet as a reference to Brando’s punching him the year before. (1974)
Paparazzi photographer Ron Galella would wear a football helmet around actor Marlon Brando, after Brando once sucker-punched him, broke his jaw, and knocked out five teeth in 1973
Rollerina attends Faberge Party on December 4, 1981 at Studio 54 in New York City. Photo by Ron Galella.
Winona Ryder on set of “Celebrity” photographed by Ron Galella (1997)
Eddie Vedder at the MTV Video Music Awards 1992 in Westwood, California. Photo by Ron Galella.
Bob Dylan arrives at the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, 1980 by Ron Galella.
TLC photographed by Ron Galella during the 10th Annual Soul Train Awards in Los Angeles, CA - March 29, 1996
David attending the opening of HMV Music Store. Photos by Ron Galella reddit.com/gallery/nhmgpg
Julia Roberts photographed by Ron Galella at the Golden Globes, 1990. reddit.com/gallery/n2xot5
Iman & David during the 6th Annual NY Shakespeare Festial Benefit 📸 Ron Galella reddit.com/gallery/lhpnz7
Diahann Carroll at the Academy Awards, 1969. Photo by Ron Galella.
Johnny Depp & Winona Ryder at National Association of Theatre Owners convention (ShoWest) Las Vegas Feb 8 1990 by Ron Galella
Jerry Stiller and Ben Stiller at 45th Street and 8th Avenue in New York City (Ron Galella Collection via Getty)
Jerry Hall and Mick Jagger in June 1980 © Ron Galella/WireImage.
Roger Taylor, Brian May, John Deacon and Freddie Mercury of Queen attend "Hot Space" Album Party at Crazy Eddie's in New York City on July 27, 1982. (Photo by Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images)
Roger Taylor, Brian May, John Deacon and Freddie Mercury of Queen attend "Hot Space" Album Party at Crazy Eddie's in New York City on July 27, 1982. (Photo by Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images)
Carrie Fisher, November 16, 1977. Photo by Ron Galella
TIL of Ron Galella, known as “the Godfather of the U.S. paparazzi culture", he had feuds with many celebrities. He was punched by Marlon Brando and lost 5 of his teeth, had his tires slashed by Elvis Presley’s guards, was hosed by Brigitte Bardot’s security, and was beaten up by Sean Penn. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ron…
Roger Taylor, Brian May, John Deacon and Freddie Mercury of Queen attend "Hot Space" Album Party at Crazy Eddie's in New York City on July 27, 1982. (Photo by Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images)
Audrey at the Oscars in 1986. I never realised she had green eyes. (Image credit: Ron Galella, Getty Images)
How is this style called? Seems timeless... “Coffee break with the King of Cool - Steve McQueen photographed by Ron Galella on set of “Papillon”, 1973” instagram.com/p/CAdFR5FKB…
Smash His Camera (2010) - Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis sued him, Marlon Brando broke his jaw, and Steve McQueen gave him a look that would have killed, if looks could kill. To the celebrities he pursued, photographer Ron Galella was the beast who threatened beauty. [Trailer] youtube.com/watch?v=BuU0m…
Ron Galella, known as “the Godfather of the U.S. paparazzi culture", he had feuds with many celebrities. He was punched by Marlon Brando and lost 5 of his teeth, had his tires slashed by Elvis Presley’s guards, was hosed by Brigitte Bardot’s security, and was beaten up by Sean Penn. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ron…
My Dad showing off his tricked out van. Photo by Ron Galella (April 11, 1977)
Robert Downey Jr, with Slash at the VMAs, September 7, 1988. [Photo: Ron Galella]
Gianni & Donatella Versace, April 9, 1994 Ph. Ron Galella
TIL about Ron Galella - Dubbed The Godfather of US Paparazzi Culture by TIME - here’s a short article about him & his favorite (obsessed with) subject - Jackie Kennedy Onassis which also led to one of TIME’s 100 Most Influential Images of All Time. 100photos.time.com/photos…
TIL that famous paparazzo Ron Galella was once punched in the face so hard by Marlon Brando that his jaw broke and he lost five teeth. The next time he took Brando's picture, he wore a football helmet. content.time.com/time/pho…
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis on Madison Avenue, New York, 1971 (Photo Ron Galella)
“Windblown Jackie” - Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, 1971 [photo by Ron Galella] imgur.com/Gue2flv
Marlon Brando and Ron Galella who Brando previously punched and broke his jaw at the Waldorf-Astoria, 26 November 1974.
"Al Pacino at the The Lyceum in New York City, New York" [Dec 9, 1974] by Ron Galella
Roman Polanski and Sharon Tate walking on Fifth Avenue during the filming of Rosemary’s Baby, new York, August 27, 1967 (Photo by Ron Galella)
Morgan Fairchild and Ron Galella photoshoot - June 25th 1976 gettyimages.com/detail/ne…
Madonna turns 58 today! 1991 Oscar party at Spagos © ron galella instagram.com/p/BJLg3ydDY…
Mick Jagger, John Lennon and May Pang by Ron Galella, New York CIty, March 1974.
Farrah Fawcett vs. Bill Cosby at the Celebrity Challenge Tennis Tournament, Mission Viejo, April 3, 1977 (Photo by Ron Galella)
Madonna turns 58 today! 1991 Oscar party at Spagos © ron galella instagram.com/p/BJLg3ydDY…
