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In Memoriam · 1914 – 2009

Person · Cinematographer

Jack Cardiff

Born
1914
Died
2009
  • Also:
  • Camera Department
  • Director
58
Credits on file
10
Decades active
6
Awards

In short · Shot for 10 decades — 58 credits, 3 Academy Award wins.

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  1. Award win

    Academy Awards — Oscar — Honorary Award

  2. Award win

    Golden Globe Awards — Golden Globe — Best Director

  3. Award win

    Academy Awards — Oscar — Cinematography (color)

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Filmography · 53 of 53

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Director

13 credits

Actor

2 credits

Cinematographer

38 credits

Awards & Nominations

3 wins · 3 nominations

Academy Awards

  • Won2000Oscar — Honorary Award
  • Nom1961Oscar — Cinematography (color)
  • Nom1960Oscar — Directing
  • Nom1956Oscar — Cinematography (color)
  • Won1947Oscar — Cinematography (color)

Golden Globe Awards

  • Won1961Golden Globe — Best Director

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