Leon Shamroy
Camera · Born Jul 16, 1901 · Died Jul 7, 1974 (72) · New York City, New York, USA
Leon Shamroy (July 16, 1901 – July 7, 1974) was an American film cinematographer known for his work in 20th Century Fox motion pictures shot in Technicolor. During his half-century career, he earned a record 18 Academy Award nominations (tied with Charles Lang) for Best Cinematography with a record 4 wins (tied with Joseph Ruttenberg).
Known for
Planet of the Apes
19687.7
Cleopatra
19637.1
The King and I
19567.1
The Robe
19536.8
Leave Her to Heaven
19457.5
You Only Live Once
19377.1
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
19396.9
Twelve O'Clock High
19497.2
The Agony and the Ecstasy
19657.0
The Bravados
19586.6
North to Alaska
19606.5
Desk Set
19577.0
South Pacific
19586.1
There's No Business Like Show Business
19546.1
The Egyptian
19546.5
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
19457.5
What a Way to Go!
19647.1
The Snows of Kilimanjaro
19525.9
The Black Swan
19426.5
Daddy Long Legs
19556.4
