About
Cinematographer known for his work on influential movies like Jaws, The Conversation, and three Rocky films. He earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Cinematography for his work on One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. He worked as a Cinematographer on over 80 movies throughout his long career.
Before Fame
He graduated from the University of Iowa with a degree in engineering. He made his debut as a cinematographer on the TV documentary The Bold Men.
Trivia
He was given the job on One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest after the original cinematographer, Haskell Wexler, was fired from the movie. He worked in the camera department on Deliverance.
Family Life
He married his second wife Iris in 1984. He was previously married to Alma H. Smith from 1943 to 1983.
Associated With
He was the cinematographer on the classic 1974 film The Conversation, starring Gene Hackman.
