Leon Shamroy
Known for
Cinematography
Born
July 16, 1901
Birthplace
New York City, New York, USA
Died
July 7, 1974 (aged 72)
Biography
Leon Shamroy (July 16, 1901 – July 7, 1974) was an American film cinematographer known for his work in 20th Century Fox motion pictures shot in Technicolor. During his half-century career, he earned a record 18 Academy Award nominations (tied with Charles Lang) for Best Cinematography with a record 4 wins (tied with Joseph Ruttenberg).
Best known work
Planet of the Apes
1968
Cleopatra
1963
The King and I
1956
The Robe
1953
Leave Her to Heaven
1945
You Only Live Once
1937
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
1939
Twelve O'Clock High
1949
The Agony and the Ecstasy
1965
The Bravados
1958Filmography
1970
Prudence and the ChiefDirector of Photography
1969
Footprints on the MoonDirector of Photography
1969
JustineDirector of Photography
1968
SkidooDirector of Photography
1968
The Secret Life of an American WifeDirector of Photography
1968
Planet of the ApesDirector of Photography
1967
CapriceDirector of Photography
1966
Catalina Islandas Self
1966
The Glass Bottom BoatDirector of Photography
1965
Do Not DisturbDirector of Photography
1965
The Agony and the EcstasyDirector of Photography
1965
John Goldfarb, Please Come Home!Director of Photography
1964
What a Way to Go!Director of Photography
1963
The CardinalDirector of Photography
1963
CleopatraDirector of Photography
1962
Tender Is the NightDirector of Photography
1961
Snow White and the Three StoogesDirector of Photography
1960
North to AlaskaDirector of Photography
1960
Wake Me When It's OverDirector of Photography
1959
Beloved InfidelDirector of Photography
1959
The Blue AngelDirector of Photography
1959
Porgy and BessDirector of Photography
1958
Rally 'Round the Flag, Boys!Director of Photography
1958
The BravadosDirector of Photography
1958
South PacificDirector of Photography