Ernest Laszlo

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Hungarian-American cinematographer

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::summary Hungarian-American cinematographer ::

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FieldValue
nameErnest Laszlo
native_nameLászló Ernő
birth_date
birth_placeBudapest, Austria-Hungary
death_date
death_placeLos Angeles, California, U.S.
occupationCinematographer
years_active1928–1977
spouseRosa Ellen Nelson (1 daughter)
childrenJoan Petralia
titleA.S.C.
boardsA.S.C. President (1973–1975)
awardsBest Cinematography Ship of Fools 1966
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| name = Ernest Laszlo | native_name = László Ernő | birth_date = | birth_place = Budapest, Austria-Hungary | death_date = | death_place = Los Angeles, California, U.S. | employer = | occupation = Cinematographer | years_active = 1928–1977 | spouse = Rosa Ellen Nelson (1 daughter) | children = Joan Petralia | title = A.S.C. | boards = A.S.C. President (1973–1975) | awards = Best Cinematography Ship of Fools 1966

Ernest Laszlo, A.S.C. (born László Ernő; April 23, 1898 – January 6, 1984) was a Hungarian-American cinematographer for over 60 films, and was known for his frequent collaborations with directors Robert Aldrich and Stanley Kramer. He was a member of the American Society of Cinematographers, and was its president from 1972 to 1974. He was an active member of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees.

Life and career

Born in Budapest, he emigrated to the United States and began working as a camera operator on such silent films as Wings (1927). Between 1927 and 1977, he served as cinematographer on 69 films. Between 1961 and 1976, Laszlo was nominated for eight Academy Awards for Best Cinematography, and won the award in 1966 for Ship of Fools. He died in Los Angeles, California in 1984.

Selected filmography

References

References

  1. "Archived copy".
  2. Sara Pendergast. (2000). "Writers and production artists". St. James Press.
  3. "Ernest Laszlo papers, 1927-1983".
  4. [[Associated Press]]. (January 13, 1984). "Cinematographer Ernest Laszlo Dies". [[Anchorage Daily News]].

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