Henry Lion

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameHenry•Lion
Used nameHenry•Lion
Born11 August 1900 in Fresno, California (USA)
Died25 October 1966 in Los Angeles, California (USA)
NOC United States

Biography

Henry Lion was a sculptor and painter of Armenian descent from Los Angeles. He studied from 1920-1924 at the Otis Art Institute, and for many years taught sculpture at the Hollywood Art Center. Most of his works were executed in traditional bronze and stone. Lion wrote the book Sculpture for Beginners.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1932 Summer Olympics Art Competitions USA Henry Lion
Sculpturing, Unknown Event, Open (Olympic) AC