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Russell Metty, A.S.C. (September 20, 1906 – April 28, 1978) was an American cinematographer who won the Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Color, for the 1960 film Spartacus.
Cinematographer Russell Metty, a superb craftsman who worked with such top directors as John Huston, Stanley Kubrick, Steven Spielberg and Orson Welles, was born in Los Angeles on September 20, 1906.
Cinematographer Russell Metty, a superb craftsman who worked with such top directors as John Huston, Stanley Kubrick, Steven Spielberg and Orson Welles, was born in Los Angeles on September 20, 1906.
Russell Metty, A.S.C. (September 20, 1906 – April 28, 1978) was an American cinematographer who won the Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Color, for the 1960 film Spartacus.
From the dramatic tension of a Dutch angle to the subtle interplay of shadows and light, Metty’s films are a masterclass in the art of cinematography. Let’s jump into the eight best Russell Metty movies that have become timeless pieces of cinematic history.
Jul 18, 2019 · A tribute to American cinematographer Russell Metty (1906-1978). Known for his work with directors Douglas Sirk, Orson Welles, Stanley Kubrick, John Huston, Howard Hawks, King Vidor, Delbert...
Jul 15, 2021 · Born September 20, 1906, in Los Angeles, California, Russell Metty first worked in the film industry as a lab technician, becoming an apprentice cameraman for Paramount in 1929. He then became a lighting cameraman at RKO. His first credit as cinematographer was for 1934’s West of the Pecos. Metty’s first major film of note as […]