László Kovács (I) (1933–2007)

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László Kovács was born on May 14, 1933 in Cece, Hungary. He is known for his work on Easy Rider (1969), Five Easy Pieces (1970), Ghostbusters (1984) and Copycat (1995). He won the Lifetime Achievement Award from the ASC in 2002. He was married to Audrey. He died on July 22, 2007 in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA. See full bio »

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Easy Rider - matkalla
Easy Rider - matkalla Cinematographer
(1969)
Rajut kuviot
Rajut kuviot Cinematographer
(1970)
Ghostbusters - haamujengi
Ghostbusters - haamujengi Cinematographer
(1984)
Copycat - Kopiomurhaaja
Copycat - Kopiomurhaaja Cinematographer
(1995)
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 2007 Torn from the Flag: A Film by Klaudia Kovacs (Documentary) (director of photography)
 2002 Kahden viikon iskuaika (director of photography - as Laszlo Kovacs)
 2000 Miss Kovis (director of photography - as Laszlo Kovacs)
 2000 Palaa luokseni (director of photography - as Laszlo Kovacs)
 2000 Ljuset håller mig sällskap (Documentary) (as Lazlo Kovacs)
 1998 Isä lumiukkona (director of photography - as Laszlo Kovacs)
 1997 Kuka sanoo tahdon? (director of photography - as Laszlo Kovacs)
 1996 Multiplicity
 1995 Copycat - Kopiomurhaaja (director of photography)
 1995 Pelastakaa Willy 2 (director of photography)
 1994 The Scout (as Laszlo Kovacs)
 1994 Karate Kid saa seuraajan (director of photography - as Laszlo Kovacs)
 1994 Cyndi Lauper: 12 Deadly Cyns... and Then Some (Video documentary) (video "I'm Gonna Be Strong")
 1992 Rahajahti
 1992 Lento unelmiin (director of photography - as Laszlo Kovacs)
 1991 Pelon sirpaleet (director of photography - as Laszlo Kovacs)
 1989 Loistokaveri (as Laszlo Kovacs)
 1988 Little Nikita (director of photography - as Laszlo Kovacs)
 1986 Legal Eagles (director of photography - as Laszlo Kovacs)
 1985 Mask (director of photography - as Laszlo Kovacs)
 1984 Ghostbusters - haamujengi (director of photography - as Laszlo Kovacs)
 1983 Bryan Adams: This Time (Music Video)
 1982 The toy - kuumakalle (director of photography - as Laszlo Kovacs)
 1982 Frances (director of photography)
 1981 Yksinäinen ratsastaja (as Laszlo Kovacs)
 1981 The Jacksons: Can You Feel It (Music Video) (as Laszlo Kovacs)
 1980 Ratkaisu (director of photography - as Laszlo Kovacs)
 1980 Making Xanadu: The Musical Fantasy Movie (TV Movie documentary)
 1980 Heart Beat
 1979 Butch ja Kid - nuoret hurjat (director of photography - as Laszlo Kovacs)
 1979 The Runner Stumbles (director of photography - as Laszlo Kovacs)
 1978 Mummenschanz (Short)
 1978 K.O.V.A.
 1977 New York, New York (director of photography - as Laszlo Kovacs)
 1976 Kunnon konnat (director of photography - as Laszlo Kovacs)
 1976 Baby Blue Marine (director of photography - as Laszlo Kovacs)
 1976 Family (TV Series) (director of photography - 1 episode)
- Pilot: The Best Years (1976) ... (director of photography - as Laszlo Kovacs)
 1975 Vihdoinkin rakkautta! (director of photography - as Laszlo Kovacs)
 1975 Shampoo (director of photography - as Laszlo Kovacs)
 1974 Jästipääjeparit (director of photography - as Laszlo Kovacs)
 1974 Voihan veljet! (director of photography)
 1974 Huckleberry Finn (director of photography - as Laszlo Kovacs)
 1973 Paperikuu (director of photography - as Laszlo Kovacs)
 1973 Koodi
 1973 Teräsjengi (as Laszlo Kovacs)
 1972 A Reflection of Fear (director of photography - as Laszlo Kovacs)
 1972 Vain unelmilla on siivet (director of photography - as Laszlo Kovacs)
 1972 Ottaaks' päähän? (director of photography - as Laszlo Kovacs)
 1972 Pocket Money (director of photography - as Laszlo Kovacs)
 1971 Directed by John Ford (Documentary)
 1971 The Last Movie (director of photography - as Laszlo Kovacs)
 1970 Rajut kuviot (director of photography - as Laszlo Kovacs)
 1970 Hell's Angels - raju jengi (director of photography - as Leslie Kouvacs)
 1970 Hell's Bloody Devils (director of photography - as Leslie Kovacs)
 1969 A Day with the Boys (Short)
 1969 Los Angeles: Where It's At (TV Movie documentary) (as Leslie Kovacs)
 1969 Making of the President 1968 (TV Movie documentary)
 1969 Kylmänä päivänä puistossa (director of photography - as Laszlo Kovacs)
 1969 Verilinna (director of photography - as Leslie Kovacs)
 1969 Easy Rider - matkalla (director of photography - as Laszlo Kovacs)
 1968 Targets (director of photography - as Laszlo Kovacs)
 1968 Lila (as Leslie Kovacks, photography)
 1968 Psych-Out (director of photography - as Laszlo Kovacs)
 1967 Mondo Mod (Documentary) (as Leslie Kovacks)
 1967 Tulikuumat pakoputket (director of photography - as Leslie Kovacs)
 1966 Single Room Furnished (director of photography - as Leslie Kovacs)
 1966 A Smell of Honey, a Swallow of Brine (as Art Radford, photography)
 1966 The Notorious Daughter of Fanny Hill (as Art Radford, photography)
 1965 National Geographic Specials (TV Series documentary)
 1965 Time-Life Specials: The March of Time (TV Series documentary)
 1965 The Wonderful World of Girls (as Art Radford, photography)
 1964 Kiss Me Quick! (as Lester Kovacs)
 1957 Ungarn in Flammen (Documentary)
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1 Biographical Movie | 1 Interview | 8 Articles | See more »

Alternate Names:

Leslie Kouvacs | Leslie Kovacks | Laszlo Kovacs | Lazlo Kovacs | Leslie Kovacs | Lester Kovacs | Laszlo Kovaks | Art Radford

Spouse:

Audrey  (his death)  (2 children)
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Trivia:

He was born on a farm in Hungary, and studied film in Budapest during the 1950s. See more »

Nickname:

Leslie Kovacs
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