Victor J. Kemper
Victor J. Kemper | |
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Born | Victor Jay Kemper 14 April 1927 Newark, New Jersey, U.S. |
Occupation | Cinematographer |
Years active | 1967–2006 |
President of the American Society of Cinematographers | |
In office 1993–1996 | |
Preceded by | William A. Fraker |
Succeeded by | Owen Roizman |
In office 1999–2001 | |
Preceded by | Woody Omens |
Succeeded by | Steven B. Poster |
Victor Jay Kemper (born April 14, 1927) is an American cinematographer.
Life and career
Kemper was born in Newark, New Jersey, the son of Florence (née Freedman) and Louis Kemper.[1] He is a graduate of Seton Hall University.
As a cinematographer, Kemper collaborated extensively with director Arthur Hiller. Kemper worked with the leading directors of the 1970s including John Cassavetes, Sidney Lumet, Anthony Harvey, Michael Ritchie, Ulu Grosbard, Peter Yates, Karel Reisz, Elaine May, J. Lee Thompson, Elia Kazan, George Roy Hill, Robert Wise, Carl Reiner, Bob Rafelson, Irvin Kershner, Richard Attenborough, and Norman Jewison.
He is a member of the American Society of Cinematographers (ASC), and was its president twice, from 1993 to 1996, and from 1999 to 2001.
Filmography
Awards and nominations
Institution | Year | Category | Work | Result |
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Primetime Emmy Awards | 1987 | Outstanding Cinematography for a Miniseries or a Special | Kojak: The Price of Justice | Nominated |
American Society of Cinematographers | 1988 | Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Mini-Series or Specials | Nominated | |
1998 | Lifetime Achievement Award | — | Won |
References
- ^ Filmreference.com
- ^ The New York Times: "They Might Be Giants"
- ^ Canby, Vincent (1978-11-08). "Film: Dummy Takes Over in 'Magic':Wooden Handed". New York Times. Retrieved 2005-12-30.
- ^ Maslin, Janet. "Movie Review:'The Jerk'" The New York Times, December 14, 1979
- ^ Maslin, Janet (August 9, 1980). "Xanadu (1980) MISS NEWTON-JOHN IN 'XANADU'". The New York Times.