Leon Shamroy

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Leon Shamroy

Camera July 16, 1901

New York City, New York, USA

Leon Shamroy (July 16, 1901 – July 7, 1974) was an American film cinematographer known for his work in 20th Century Fox motion pictures shot in Technicolor. During his half-centur…

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Planet of the Apes

Planet of the Apes

7.7 1968 Movie
Cleopatra

Cleopatra

7.1 1963 Movie
The King and I

The King and I

7.1 1956 Movie
The Oscars

The Oscars

7.0 1953 TV Show
The Robe

The Robe

6.8 1953 Movie
Leave Her to Heaven

Leave Her to Heaven

7.4 1945 Movie
You Only Live Once

You Only Live Once

7.1 1937 Movie
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

6.9 1939 Movie
Twelve O'Clock High

Twelve O'Clock High

7.2 1949 Movie
The Agony and the Ecstasy

The Agony and the Ecstasy

7.0 1965 Movie
The Bravados

The Bravados

6.6 1958 Movie
North to Alaska

North to Alaska

6.5 1960 Movie

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Leon Shamroy (July 16, 1901 – July 7, 1974) was an American film cinematographer known for his work in 20th Century Fox motion pictures shot in Technicolor. During his half-century career, he earned a record 18 Academy Award nominations (tied with Charles Lang) for Best Cinematography with a record 4 wins (tied with Joseph Ruttenberg).

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  1. 1970
    Prudence and the Chief

    Movie Director of Photography

  2. 1969
    Footprints on the Moon

    Movie Director of Photography

  3. 1969
    Justine

    Movie Director of Photography

  4. 1968
    Skidoo

    Movie Director of Photography

  5. 1968
    The Secret Life of an American Wife

    Movie Director of Photography

  6. 1968
    Planet of the Apes

    Movie Director of Photography

  7. 1967
    Caprice

    Movie Director of Photography

  8. 1966
    The Glass Bottom Boat

    Movie Director of Photography

  9. 1966
    Catalina Island

    Movie Self

  10. 1965
    Do Not Disturb

    Movie Director of Photography

  11. 1965
    The Agony and the Ecstasy

    Movie Director of Photography

  12. 1965
    John Goldfarb, Please Come Home!

    Movie Director of Photography

  13. 1964
    What a Way to Go!

    Movie Director of Photography

  14. 1963
    The Cardinal

    Movie Director of Photography

  15. 1963
    Cleopatra

    Movie Director of Photography

  16. 1962
    Tender Is the Night

    Movie Director of Photography

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  1. 1961
    Snow White and the Three Stooges

    Movie Director of Photography

  2. 1960
    North to Alaska

    Movie Director of Photography

  3. 1960
    Wake Me When It's Over

    Movie Director of Photography

  4. 1959
    Beloved Infidel

    Movie Director of Photography

  5. 1959
    The Blue Angel

    Movie Director of Photography

  6. 1959
    Porgy and Bess

    Movie Director of Photography

  7. 1958
    Rally 'Round the Flag, Boys!

    Movie Director of Photography

  8. 1958
    The Bravados

    Movie Director of Photography

  9. 1958
    South Pacific

    Movie Director of Photography

  10. 1957
    Desk Set

    Movie Director of Photography

  11. 1956
    The Girl Can't Help It

    Movie Director of Photography

  12. 1956
    The Best Things in Life Are Free

    Movie Director of Photography

  13. 1956
    The King and I

    Movie Director of Photography

  14. 1955
    Good Morning, Miss Dove

    Movie Director of Photography

  15. 1955
    Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing

    Movie Director of Photography

  16. 1955
    Daddy Long Legs

    Movie Director of Photography

  17. 1954
    There's No Business Like Show Business

    Movie Director of Photography

  18. 1954
    The Egyptian

    Movie Director of Photography

  19. 1953
    King of the Khyber Rifles

    Movie Director of Photography

  20. 1953
    The Robe

    Movie Director of Photography

  21. 1953
    White Witch Doctor

    Movie Director of Photography

  22. 1953
    The Girl Next Door

    Movie Director of Photography

  23. 1953
    Call Me Madam

    Movie Director of Photography

  24. 1953
    The Oscars

    TV show Self