Gregg Toland

(1904-1948)

American cinematographer

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Gregg Wesley Toland (May 29, 1904 – September 28, 1948) was an American cinematographer known for his innovative use of techniques such as deep focus, examples of which can be found in his work on Orson Welles' Citizen Kane (1941), William Wyler's The Best Years of Our Lives (1946), and John Ford's The Grapes of Wrath, and The Long Voyage Home (both, 1940). He is also known for his work as a director of photography for Wuthering Heights (1939), The Westerner (1940), Ball of Fire (1941), The Outlaw (1943), Song of the South (1946) and The Bishop's Wife (1947).

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Born	Gregg Toland 29 May 1904 Charleston, Illinois
Died	26 September 1948 (aged 44) Los Angeles, California
Zodiac	Gemini
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Helen Barclay 1911-1980 · American actress · m. 1934; div. 1945 info edit

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Virginia Thorpe - · · m. 1945 info edit

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Gregg jr info 1st child with Virginia Thorpe Male · - · Celebrity Baby

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