About Don McCullin
Sir Donald McCullin is a British photojournalist, particularly recognised for his war photography and images of urban strife. His career, which began in 1959, has specialised in examining the underside of society, and his photographs have depicted the unemployed, downtrodden and impoverished. During this period, McCullin bought his first camera, a Rolleicord, for £30 when stationed in Nairobi. He won a scholarship to Hammersmith School of Arts and Crafts but, following the death of his father, he left school at the age of 15, without qualifications, for a catering job on the railways. There is still some poison that won't go away, as much as I try to drive it out." "I am a professed atheist, until I find myself in serious circumstances.
Biography source: Wikipedia. The profile adds birthday-specific historical context from the Celebs Birthday Today editorial database.