Robert Surtees (cinematographer)
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Robert L. Surtees (August 9, 1906 – January 5, 1985) was an American cinematographer who won three Academy Awards for the films King Solomon's Mines, The Bad and the Beautiful and the 1959 version of Ben-Hur. Surtees worked at various studios, including Universal, UFA, Warner Brothers, and MGM, lighting for notable directors Howard Hawks, Mike Nichols, and William Wyler, gaining him a reputation as one of the most versatile cinematographers of his time.
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Born | (1906-08-09)August 9, 1906 Covington, Kentucky, U.S. |
Died | January 5, 1985(1985-01-05) (aged 78) Monterey, California, U.S. |
Occupation | Cinematographer |
Years active | 1931–1978 |
Known for | The Bad and the Beautiful Ben-Hur The Graduate King Solomon's Mines The Last Picture Show Oklahoma! Same Time, Next Year The Sting Summer of '42 Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo The Turning Point Quo Vadis |
Spouse | Maydell Lois James (m. 1930) |
Children | 4 |
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