Leon Shamroy

Birth Name:

Leon Shamroy

Birth Place:

New York City, New York, United States

Profession

Cinematographer, Camera department, Director, Actor

Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1960
Served as the president of the American Society of Cinematographers between 1947 and 1948
Following a brief period as an engineer, Shamroy moved with his family to California, where they became associated with filmmaker D․W․ Griffith, which would ultimately lead him into the film business
Studied at Cooper Union, City College of New York and Columbia University
Known for his coloring techniques following the advent of Technicolor
Became the first cinematographer to use Cinemascope with the 1953 film "The Robe․"
Holds a tie with Charles Lang as the most nominated cinematographer in the history of the Academy Awards, with 18 nominations

Fast Facts