Famous People with Name Valli

Clayton Valli            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Clayton Valli: was the author of numerous articles and books on linguistics and on American Sign Language poetry. He gave workshops and presentations across the country that raised awareness and appreciation for the movement, meter, and rhythm in ASL poetry. His own poetic works, which have drawn international recognition for their aestheticism and contribution to literary scholarship, are available on video, taped both by him and by other ASL artists.A frequent visitor and presenter in the Rochester area, Valli gave several workshops on ASL poetry at the University of Rochester. He also visited classes and was a keynote presenter at the Second National ASL Literature Conference, which was held at the University in 1996.

Éric Valli            Origin/Culture/Country: French

Éric Valli: is a French photographer and film director. Valli spent most of his career as a geographical photographer working for the National Geographic Magazine and The Sunday Times[citation needed] capturing more inaccessible locations in the world on camera. He specializes in mountain scenery and is an expert on the Himalaya Mountains, and in 1999 directed the adventure film Himalaya about survival in the Himalayas starring Thilen Londup which became the first Nepalese film to be nominated for a Best Foreign Film Award at the Oscars.