Andy Warhol (1928 – 1987) was an American painter, printmaker, and filmmaker who was a leading figure in the visual art movement known as Pop art. After a successful career as a commercial illustrator, Warhol became famous worldwide for his work as a painter, avant-garde filmmaker, record producer, author, and member of highly diverse social circles that included bohemian street people, distinguished intellectuals, Hollywood celebrities and wealthy patrons.