Leon Shamroy

    Known For

    Camera

    Birthday

    July 16, 1901

    Day of Death

    July 7, 1974 (72 years old)

    Place of Birth

    New York City, New York, USA

    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).

    Known For

    • Planet of the Apes

      Planet of the Apes

      1968

    • Cleopatra

      Cleopatra

      1963

    • The King and I

      The King and I

      1956

    • The Robe

      The Robe

      1953

    • Leave Her to Heaven

      Leave Her to Heaven

      1945

    • You Only Live Once

      You Only Live Once

      1937

    • Twelve O'Clock High

      Twelve O'Clock High

      1949

    • The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

      The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

      1939

    • The Agony and the Ecstasy

      The Agony and the Ecstasy

      1965

    • The Bravados

      The Bravados

      1958

    • North to Alaska

      North to Alaska

      1960

    • Desk Set

      Desk Set

      1957

    • South Pacific

      South Pacific

      1958

    • A Tree Grows in Brooklyn

      A Tree Grows in Brooklyn

      1945

    • There's No Business Like Show Business

      There's No Business Like Show Business

      1954