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Jack Cardiff is known for camera.
Born in Yarmouth, Norfolk, England, UK (died at age 94).
7 awards including Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Color.
Jack Cardiff has 15 credits in our database.
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Filmography (15)
AWARDS (12)
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Academy Honorary Award
2001
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Golden Globe Award for Best Director
1961
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Golden Globe Award for Best Director
1961
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Golden Globe Awards
1948
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Biography
From Wikipedia
Jack Cardiff was a British cinematographer, director and photographer.
His career spanned the development of cinema, from silent film, through early experiments in Technicolor to filmmaking in the 21st century. He was best known for his influential colour cinematography for directors such as Powell and Pressburger, Huston and Hitchcock.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Jack Cardiff?
Jack Cardiff was born on and passed away on at the age of 94.
Where was Jack Cardiff born?
Jack Cardiff was born in Yarmouth, Norfolk, England, UK.
What movies or shows has Jack Cardiff been in?
Jack Cardiff has 15 credits in our database. Notable titles include Filmmakers vs. Tycoons (2005), The Mutations (1974), Penny Gold (1973), Dark of the Sun (1968), The Girl on a Motorcycle (1968).
What is Jack Cardiff known for?
Jack Cardiff is primarily known as a cinematographer. From Wikipedia Jack Cardiff was a British cinematographer, director and photographer. His career spanned the development of cinema, from silent film, through early experiments in Technicolor…
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You can find more about Jack Cardiff on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
