Leon Shamroy
Birth date
July 16, 1901
Death date
July 7, 1974
Place of birth
New York City, New York, USA
Profession
Camera
Age
72 years
Biography
Leon Shamroy (July 16, 1901 – July 7, 1974) was an American film cinematographer known for his work in 20th Century Fox motion pictures shot in Technicolor. During his half-century career, he earned a record 18 Academy Award nominations (tied with Charles Lang) for Best Cinematography with a record 4 wins (tied with Joseph Ruttenberg).
Also known as
Leonard Shamroy
