Leon Shamroy
Leon Shamroy, A.S.C. (July 16, 1901 – July 7, 1974) was an American film cinematographer known for his work in 20th Century Fox motion pictures shot in Technicolor. He and Charles Lang share the record for most number of Oscar nominations for Cinematography. During his half-century career, he gained 18 nominations with 4 wins, sharing the record for wins with Joseph Ruttenberg.
You can find people similar to Leon Shamroy by visiting our lists 20th Century Fox people and Artists from New York City.
| Full name at birth | Leonard Shamroy
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| Claim to fame | Eighteen Academy Award nominations with four wins
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| Date of birth | 16 July 1901
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| Place of birth | New York City, New York, USA
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| Date of death | 7 July 1974
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| Age | 72 (age at death)
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| Place of death | Los Angeles, California, USA
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| Cause of death | heart attack
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| Resting place | Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA
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| Occupation | Cinematographer
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Leon Shamroy is known for his role in the TV movie documentary Rodgers & Hammerstein: The Sound of Movies (1996) as Self.
He is also known for his role in the TV series Arnie (1970) as director of photography - 1 episode.
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