Jack Cardiff (1914–2009) |
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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)
... (director of photography)
- Part 2
(1984)
... (director of photography)
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(1984)
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Camera and Electrical Department (23 credits)
Camera and Electrical Department (23 credits)
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Director (15 credits)
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Self (29 credits)
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Archive footage (6 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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[on photographing Humphrey Bogart during the making of The African Queen (1951) on location in the Congo] Bogie didn't care much about the way he looked in front of a camera, but you had to watch his toupee. It had to be fitted properly, and the lights had to be placed so that they didn't show up the gauze upon which the fake hair was stuck. See more »Trivia:
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