Leon Shamroy

Leon Shamroy

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

Director of Photography

Cleopatra

Director of Photography

The Robe

Director of Photography

Crew Credits

Prudence and the Chief

Director of Photography

Justine

Director of Photography

Skidoo

Director of Photography

The Secret Life of an American Wife

Director of Photography

Planet of the Apes

Director of Photography

Caprice

Director of Photography

The Glass Bottom Boat

Director of Photography

Do Not Disturb

Director of Photography

The Agony and the Ecstasy

Director of Photography

John Goldfarb, Please Come Home!

Director of Photography

What a Way to Go!

Director of Photography

The Cardinal

Director of Photography

Cleopatra

Director of Photography

Tender Is the Night

Director of Photography

Snow White and the Three Stooges

Director of Photography

North to Alaska

Director of Photography

Wake Me When It's Over

Director of Photography

Beloved Infidel

Director of Photography

The Blue Angel

Director of Photography

Porgy and Bess

Director of Photography

Rally 'Round the Flag, Boys!

Director of Photography

The Bravados

Director of Photography

South Pacific

Director of Photography

Desk Set

Director of Photography

The Girl Can't Help It

Director of Photography

The Best Things in Life Are Free

Director of Photography

The King and I

Director of Photography

Good Morning, Miss Dove

Director of Photography

Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing

Director of Photography

Daddy Long Legs

Director of Photography