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In Memoriam · 1902 – 1998

Person · Cinematographer

Freddie Young

Born
1902
Died
1998
  • Also:
  • Camera Department
  • Director
116
Credits on file
8
Decades active
5
Awards

In short · Shot for eight decades — 116 credits, 3 Academy Award wins.

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  1. Award win

    Academy Awards — Oscar — Cinematography

  2. Award win

    Academy Awards — Oscar — Cinematography (color)

  3. Award win

    Academy Awards — Oscar — Cinematography (color)

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Director

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Cinematographer

114 credits

Awards & Nominations

3 wins · 2 nominations

Academy Awards

  • Nom1971Oscar — Cinematography
  • Won1970Oscar — Cinematography
  • Won1965Oscar — Cinematography (color)
  • Won1962Oscar — Cinematography (color)
  • Nom1952Oscar — Cinematography (color)

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