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Leon Shamroy

Actor, Director, Additional Credits
Born July 16, 1901Died July 7, 1974 (72 years)
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).

Known For

  • Cleopatra
  • The King and I
  • Leave Her to Heaven
  • The Robe
  • South Pacific
  • The Agony and the Ecstasy
  • The Black Swan
  • The Snows of Kilimanjaro
  • Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing
  • The Egyptian
  • The Cardinal
  • David and Bathsheba
  • Wilson
  • Prince of Foxes
  • Porgy and Bess
  • The Young in Heart
  • Down Argentine Way
  • The Telltale Heart

Filmography

1967
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