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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.
- September 20, 1906, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
- Cinematographer
- April 28, 1978 (aged 71), Canoga Park, California, U.S.
Cinematographer. Camera and Electrical Department. Additional Crew. IMDbPro Starmeter See rank. 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.
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- Los Angeles, California, USA
- January 1, 1
- Canoga Park, California, USA
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. Entering the movie industry as a lab assistant, he apprenticed as an assistant cameraman and graduated to lighting cameraman at RKO Radio Pictures ...
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- April 28, 1978
- 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. Metty's career began around 1925 as an assistant with Standard Film Laboratory, who was then was hired by Paramount Pictures working in the camera department.
1. Touch of Evil (1958) Touch of Evil is a film that showcases Russell Metty’s cinematography prowess at its peak. We can’t help but marvel at the way Metty’s camera work adds layers of noir sophistication to this thriller. The opening shot alone is a testament to his remarkable skill. It stands as one of the most iconic long takes in film history.
Find bio, credits and filmography information for Russell Metty on AllMovie - Russell Metty's four-decade span as one of Hollywood's top cinematographers was highlighted by his…
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 […]
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