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J. Peverell Marley Biography

Birth Name:John Peverell Marley

Birth Place:San Jose, California, United States

Profession Cinematographer, Camera department

Fast Facts

  • In 1937, he won the Venice Film Festival Award for Best Cinematography
  • Was nominated for an Academy Award for his work on the film "Suez․"
  • In 1943, he got married to screen actress Linda Darnell
  • Got his start in film by working on the 1923 feature "The Ten Commandments․"
  • Was best recognized for his work as a film camera operator
  • Would frequently work on films produced by Cecil B․ DeMille
  • Served as a member of the American Society of Cinematographers

Awards

  • 1937Best Cinematography-: winner
  • 1939Oscar-Best Cinematography: nominated
  • 1948Oscar-Best Cinematography, Color: nominated
  • 1953Golden Globe-Best Cinematography - Color: winner