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Jack Cardiff (1914–2009)
Almost universally considered one of the greatest cinematographers of all time, Jack Cardiff was also a notable director. He described his childhood as very happy and his parents as quite loving. They performed in music hall as comedians, so he grew up with the fun that came with their theatrical life in pantomime and vaudeville. His father once ...
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Born:in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England, UKDied:(age 94) in Ely, Cambridgeshire, England, UK |
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Cinematographer (85 credits)
Cinematographer (85 credits)
1984
The Last Days of Pompeii
(TV Mini-Series) (director of photography - 3 episodes)
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(1984)
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(1984)
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Camera and Electrical Department (23 credits)
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Director (15 credits)
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1 Biographical Movie | 2 Print Biographies | 1 Portrayal | 1 Interview | 3 Articles | See more »Official Sites:
The Brighton Film SchoolAlternate Names:
John Cardiff | Jack Cardiff OBEHeight:
5' 8" (1.73 m)
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The films that I am most proud of - the film, for instance, that I made under great difficulty, Sons and Lovers (1960), I wanted to make it into a good film because the book is marvellous, and I didn't want to let the author down. See more »Trivia:
Was one of the only photographers Marilyn Monroe trusted to make her look beautiful. He took many photos of her during the filming of The Prince and the Showgirl (1957). See more »Nickname:
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