Personal Info
Known For
Camera
Born
July 16, 1901
Died
July 7, 1974 (age 72)
Place of Birth
New York City, New York, USA
Also Known As
Leonard Shamroy
Leon Shamroy
Biography
Leon Shamroy (July 16, 1901 – July 7, 1974) was an American film cinematographer known for his work in 20th Century Fox motion pictures shot in Technicolor. During his half-century career, he earned a record 18 Academy Award nominations (tied with Charles Lang) for Best Cinematography with a record 4 wins (tied with Joseph Ruttenberg).
