Burnett Guffey

A visionary cinematographer with a mastery of light and shadow, Burnett Guffey battles artistic challenges and industry resistance to redefine the visual language of Hollywood through iconic films that earn him two Oscars and lasting legacy.

Born

1905

Died

1983

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In short · Shot for four decades — 87 credits, 2 Academy Award wins.

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1967
Award win
Academy Awards — Oscar — Cinematography
1953
Award win
Academy Awards — Oscar — Cinematography (black-and-white)

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Biography

Burnett Guffey, ASC was an American cinematographer who worked on more than 100 films between 1929 and 1971. He was nominated for five Academy Awards for Best Cinematography, winning for *From Here to Eternity* (1953) and *Bonnie and Clyde* (1967). Guffey also held the position of President of the American Society of Cinematographers from 1957 to 1958, highlighting his prominent role in the cinematography profession.

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