Leon Shamroy

Date of birth

16 Jul 1901

126 years ago at New York City, New York, USA

Also Known As

Leonard Shamroy

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).

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