Albert Gilbert - 23 Sep. 2009 | Ontario Jewish Archives

Biography: Albert Gilbert was born in Toronto. His father was Nathan Gittelmacher (Gilbert) who came to Canada from Kiev, Russia. He established Gilbert Studios in Toronto in 1922, the year Albert was born. Albert began working with his father, who was also a photographer. Albert took over the business in 1945. He married Gail, and they have two children, Nina and Michael. Albert became a well-known portrait photographer and has had the opportunity to photograph many well known personalities, including a series documenting all of Israel's prime ministers. In 1997, the City of Toronto honoured him on the seventy-fifth anniversary of Gilbert Studio with a gala reception and exhibition held at Metro Hall.; Albert was awarded the Photographer of the Year Award from the Professional Photographers of Canada in 1968, 1969, and 1973. He is a fellow of the Professional Photographers of Canada, a fellow of the Royal Photographic Society of Great Britain, and a fellow of the American Society of Photographers. In 1989, he was made a member of the Order of Canada in recognition for being "a master portrait photographer." His son, Michael, is also a photographer.

Albert Gilbert - 23 Sep. 2009