Alex Phillips (cinematographer)
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For the American poet, see Alex Phillips (poet).
Alexander Phillips (born Alexander Pelepiock; January 11, 1900 – June 14, 1977) was a Canadian-Mexican cinematographer. He worked on over 200 films, most of them during the Golden Age of Mexican Cinema. Throughout his career, he was nominated 14 times for an Ariel Award for Best Cinematography which he won twice for En La Palma de Tu Mano and Untouched.
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Born | Alexander Pelepiock (1900-01-11)January 11, 1900 |
Died | June 14, 1977(1977-06-14) (aged 76) |
Nationality | Canadian Mexican |
Other names | Alec Phillips |
Occupation | Cinematographer |
Years active | 1921–1973 |
Spouse |
Alicia Bolaños (m. 1933) |
Children | Alex Phillips Jr. Myrna Phillips |
Awards | Ariel Award for Best Cinematography 1952 En La Palma de Tu Mano 1955 Untouched |
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In 1973, Phillips was recognized with a Golden Ariel from the Mexican Academy of Cinematographic Arts and Sciences for his excellence and contributions to the Mexican film industry.