Owen Roizman
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About
American cinematographer known for his work on The Exorcist, Tootsie, and The Addams Family, among others. He also contributed his talents to hundreds of television commercials. From 1997 to 1998, he served as the president of the American Society of Cinematographers.
Before Fame
Before his career took off, he worked as an assistant to cinematographer Gerald Hirschfeld.
Trivia
He received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Society of Cinematographers in 1997. He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Cinematography five times over the course of his career.
Family Life
He and his wife, Mona, had a son named Eric.
Associated With
He collaborated with Lawrence Kasdan in the making of the 1995 romantic comedy film French Kiss.
