Jack Cardiff

Birth Name:

Jack Cardiff

Birth Place:

Yarmouth, Norfolk, England

Profession

Cinematographer, Camera department, Director, Actor, Visual effects, Writer, Editor, Art director

Honored by the British Society of Cinematographers and British Film Institute for his contributions to film over the course of his career
Honored with OBE qualifications in 2000 by Queen Elizabeth II
Passed away at age 94 from natural causes in 2009, the same day as fellow English filmmaker, Ken Annakin
Born to two music hall entertainers, he would start his career in entertainment while still a young boy on both stage and in film
Quote: "Most directors who have been around for a while acquire a gaunt, soul-scarred look associated with fighter pilots who have survived a war․"
After gaining recognition as a cinematographer on 1943's "The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp", he would begin to land numerous directing opportunities that would continue throughout the next six decades
Began working as a camera assistant for British International Pictures at 15-years-old and would eventually be promoted to camera operator by 20-years-old
Served as subject of the 2010 documentary, "Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff", a highlighted film at the 2010 Cannes Film Festival

1948Oscar - Best Cinematography, Color:Winner
1948Golden Globe - Best Cinematography:Winner
1956Best Cinematography AwardWinner
1957Oscar - Best Cinematography, Color:Nominated
1960Palme d'OrNominated
1960NBR Award - Best Director:Winner
1960NYFCC Award - Best Director:Winner
1961Oscar - Best Director:Nominated
1961DGA Award - Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures:Nominated
1961Golden Globe - Best Director:Winner
1962Oscar - Best Cinematography, Color:Nominated
1962Golden Laurel - Top Cinematography, Color:Nominated
1965CEC AwardWinner
1966Crystal Globe - Best Film:Nominated
1968Palme d'OrNominated
1985BAFTA TV Award - Best Film Cameraman:Nominated

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