Andy Warhol is best known for creating iconic Pop art paintings of Campbell's soup cans and Marilyn Monroe in the 1960s. With the Factory, his New York City studio, he made films (such as Chelsea Girls) and championed bohemian performers (including Edie Sedgwick and Nico) that he deemed superstars.

Fast Facts; Andy Warhol Known For: Pop art Also Known As: Andrew Warhola Born: Aug. 6, 1928 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Parents: Andrej and Julia Warhola Died: Feb. 22, 1987 in New York, New York Education: Carnegie Institute of Technology (now Carnegie Mellon University) Published Works: Commercial illustrations, paintings, films

Andy Warhol was shot (and nearly killed) on 3rd June 1968. The shooter was Valerie Solanas. In the 1970s Warhol produced work for many celebrities, including: Mick Jagger, John Lennon and Diana Ross. He founded the New York Academy of Art in 1979. Andy Warhol died on 22nd February 1987 following post gallbladder surgery complications.

Interesting Facts about Andy Warhol His birth date was never recorded at a hospital. Andy liked to change his birthday and make up stories about his youth when doing interviews with the press. He once said that "good business is the best art." He was also interested in film and music.

Andy Warhol's real name Warhol was a hypochondriac Warhol's wig collection His love for cats Warhol reportedly produced over 10,000 works Pop art icon, Andy Warhol, has intrigued the world for decades with his provocative art and enigmatic persona.