Bill Butler(I)

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Bill Butler was born on 7 April 1921 in Cripple Creek, Colorado, USA. He is a cinematographer, known for One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975), Grease (1978) and Jaws (1975). He has been married to Iris Butler since 28 May 1984. They have two children. He was previously married to Alma H. Smith.

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Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 4 wins & 3 nominations total

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"Jaws" Steven Spielberg and crew 1974 Universal

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One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

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Camera and Electrical Department

1975

Grease

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1978

Jaws

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1975

Deliverance

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1972

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