Leon Shamroy
(1901-1974)
American cinematographer
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Leon Shamroy, A.S.C. (July 16, 1901 – July 7, 1974) was an American film cinematographer known for his work in 20th Century Fox motion pictures shot in Technicolor. He and Charles Lang share the record for most Oscar nominations for Cinematography. During his half-century career, he gained 18 nominations with 4 wins, sharing the record for wins with Joseph Ruttenberg.
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Leonard Shamroy 16 July 1901 New York City, New York, USA
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7 July 1974 (aged 72) Los Angeles, California, USA
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| Zodiac | Cancer |
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