Haskell Wexler

Birth Name:

Haskell Wexler

Birth Place:

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Profession

Cinematographer, Camera department, Director, Writer, Producer, Actor

In 1993, he was the first active cameraman to be awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Society of Cinematographers
One of only five cinematographers to have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Was the father of filmmaker Mark Wexler and the subject of his 2004 documentary "Tell Them Who You Are․"
After his tour in the U․S․ Merchant Marines during WWII and one year of college prior to his service, he decided to become a filmmaker based in Chicago, Ill
In his early career, he apprenticed for cinematographer James Wong Howe as a camera operator
Quote: "When I got my Academy Award for 'Virginia Woolf' in the middle of the Vietnam War, I said, 'I hope we can use our art for peace and love' ․․․ at that time those were revolutionary words․ And I think they came from a deep place․"
Best known as one of the most influential cinematographers in film history who worked on "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest," "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" and "In the Heat of the Night․"

1967Oscar - Best Cinematography, Black-and-White:Winner
1968NSFC Award - Best Cinematography:Winner
1969Grand PrizeWinner
1970DGA Award - Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures:Nominated
1970NSFC Award - Best Cinematography:Nominated
1976Oscar - Best Cinematography:Nominated
1976LAFCA Award - Best Cinematography:Winner
1976NSFC Award - Best Cinematography:Winner
1977Oscar - Best Cinematography:Winner
1977BAFTA Film Award - Best Cinematography:Nominated
1985Un Certain Regard AwardNominated
1988Oscar - Best Cinematography:Nominated
1988ASC Award - Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Theatrical Releases:Nominated
1988Independent Spirit Award - Best Cinematography:Winner
1990Oscar - Best Cinematography:Nominated
1990ASC Award - Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Theatrical Releases:Winner
1995Golden FrogNominated
1996CFCA Award - Best Cinematography:Nominated
2001Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Cinematography for a Miniseries or a Movie:Nominated
2013Audience Award - Best Documentary:Nominated

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