Russell Metty, A.S.C. (September 20, 1906 – April 28, 1978) was an American cinematographer who won the Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Color, for the 1960 film Spartacus.
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Date of birth | 20 September 1906
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Place of birth | Los Angeles, California, USA
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Date of death | 28 April 1978
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Age | 71 (age at death)
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Place of death | Canoga Park, California, U.S.
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Russell Metty is known for his role in the film Bringing Up Baby (1938) as photographed by.
He is also known for his role in the TV series The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries (1977) as director of photography - 1 episode.
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