Russell Metty
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- Not to be confused with cinematographer Rudolph Maté.
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| Born | 20 September 1906 Los Angeles, California, USA |
| Died | 28 April 1978 Canoga Park, California |
| Occupation | Cinematographer |
Russell Metty, A.S.C. (20 September 1906 – 28 April 1978) was an American cinematographer, who worked on many films during the Forties, Fifties and Sixties.[1]
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[edit] Career
Metty career began around 1925 as an assistant with Standard Film Laboratory, who was then was hired by Paramount Pictures working in the camera department. He left for RKO in 1929.[2]
[edit] Filmography
[edit] Awards
Wins
- Academy Awards: Oscar, Best Cinematography, Color, for Spartacus (1961).
Nominations
- Laurel Awards: Golden Laurel, Top Cinematography - Color, for Imitation of Life 5th place; 1959.
- Academy Awards: Oscar, Best Cinematography, Color, for Flower Drum Song; 1962.
- Emmy Awards: Tribes; 1970 - 1971.[4]
- Emmy Awards: The Waltons; 1972 - 1973.
[edit] References
- ^ Russell Metty at the Internet Movie Database.
- ^ Steeman, Albert. Internet Encyclopedia of Cinematographers, "Russell Metty page", Rotterdam, The Netherlands, 2007. Last accessed: December 19, 2007.
- ^ Goble, Alan. The Complete Index to World Film, since 1885. 2008. Index home page.
- ^ Steeman, Albert. Ibid.
[edit] External links
- Russell Metty at the Internet Movie Database
- Russell Metty at AllRovi
- Russell Metty biographical essay at Turner Classic Movies by Lorraine LoBianco
- Russell Metty at the Internet Encyclopedia of Cinematographers (Rotterdam, The Netherlands)
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