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Leon Shamroy

Bio: 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)
Born: Tue, Jul 16 1901
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA

Death: Sun, Jul 07 1974
Leon Shamroy is 72 years old
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Poster of Prudence and the Chief
Prudence and the Chief
Leon Shamroy was 69 in Prudence and the Chief as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 26 1970
Poster of Footprints On The Moon
Footprints On The Moon
Leon Shamroy was 68 in Footprints On The Moon as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 02 1969
Poster of Justine
Justine
Leon Shamroy was 68 in Justine as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 06 1969
Poster of Skidoo
Skidoo
Leon Shamroy was 67 in Skidoo as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 19 1968
Poster of The Secret Life of an American Wife
The Secret Life of an American Wife
Leon Shamroy was 66 in The Secret Life of an American Wife as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 25 1968
Poster of Planet of the Apes
Planet of the Apes
Leon Shamroy was 66 in Planet of the Apes as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 07 1968
Poster of Caprice
Caprice
Leon Shamroy was 65 in Caprice as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 18 1967
Poster of The Glass Bottom Boat
The Glass Bottom Boat
Leon Shamroy was 64 in The Glass Bottom Boat as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 09 1966
Poster of Do Not Disturb
Do Not Disturb
Leon Shamroy was 64 in Do Not Disturb as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 22 1965
Poster of The Agony and the Ecstasy
The Agony and the Ecstasy
Leon Shamroy was 64 in The Agony and the Ecstasy as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 16 1965
Poster of John Goldfarb, Please Come Home!
John Goldfarb, Please Come Home!
Leon Shamroy was 63 in John Goldfarb, Please Come Home! as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 24 1965
Poster of What a Way to Go!
What a Way to Go!
Leon Shamroy was 63 in What a Way to Go! as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 31 1964
Poster of The Cardinal
The Cardinal
Leon Shamroy was 62 in The Cardinal as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 12 1963
Poster of Cleopatra
Cleopatra
Leon Shamroy was 61 in Cleopatra as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 12 1963
Poster of Tender Is the Night
Tender Is the Night
Leon Shamroy was 60 in Tender Is the Night as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 19 1962
Poster of Snow White and the Three Stooges
Snow White and the Three Stooges
Leon Shamroy was 60 in Snow White and the Three Stooges as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 22 1961
Poster of North to Alaska
North to Alaska
Leon Shamroy was 59 in North to Alaska as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 07 1960
Poster of Wake Me When It's Over
Wake Me When It's Over
Leon Shamroy was 58 in Wake Me When It's Over as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 10 1960
Poster of Beloved Infidel
Beloved Infidel
Leon Shamroy was 58 in Beloved Infidel as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 17 1959
Poster of The Blue Angel
The Blue Angel
Leon Shamroy was 58 in The Blue Angel as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 04 1959
Poster of Porgy and Bess
Porgy and Bess
Leon Shamroy was 57 in Porgy and Bess as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 24 1959
Poster of Rally 'Round the Flag, Boys!
Rally 'Round the Flag, Boys!
Leon Shamroy was 57 in Rally 'Round the Flag, Boys! as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 23 1958
Poster of The Bravados
The Bravados
Leon Shamroy was 56 in The Bravados as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 25 1958
Poster of South Pacific
South Pacific
Leon Shamroy was 56 in South Pacific as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 18 1958
Poster of Desk Set
Desk Set
Leon Shamroy was 56 in Desk Set as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 02 1957
Poster of The Girl Can't Help It
The Girl Can't Help It
Leon Shamroy was 55 in The Girl Can't Help It as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 01 1956
Poster of The Best Things in Life Are Free
The Best Things in Life Are Free
Leon Shamroy was 55 in The Best Things in Life Are Free as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 28 1956
Poster of The King and I
The King and I
Leon Shamroy was 54 in The King and I as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 29 1956
Poster of Good Morning, Miss Dove
Good Morning, Miss Dove
Leon Shamroy was 54 in Good Morning, Miss Dove as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 23 1955
Poster of Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing
Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing
Leon Shamroy was 54 in Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 18 1955
Poster of Daddy Long Legs
Daddy Long Legs
Leon Shamroy was 53 in Daddy Long Legs as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 05 1955
Poster of There's No Business Like Show Business
There's No Business Like Show Business
Leon Shamroy was 53 in There's No Business Like Show Business as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 16 1954
Poster of The Egyptian
The Egyptian
Leon Shamroy was 53 in The Egyptian as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 25 1954
Poster of King of the Khyber Rifles
King of the Khyber Rifles
Leon Shamroy was 52 in King of the Khyber Rifles as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 23 1953
Poster of The Robe
The Robe
Leon Shamroy was 52 in The Robe as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 16 1953
Poster of White Witch Doctor
White Witch Doctor
Leon Shamroy was 51 in White Witch Doctor as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 01 1953
Poster of The Girl Next Door
The Girl Next Door
Leon Shamroy was 51 in The Girl Next Door as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 13 1953
Poster of Call Me Madam
Call Me Madam
Leon Shamroy was 51 in Call Me Madam as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 25 1953
Poster of Down Among the Sheltering Palms
Down Among the Sheltering Palms
Leon Shamroy was 51 in Down Among the Sheltering Palms as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 01 1953
Poster of Tonight We Sing
Tonight We Sing
Leon Shamroy was 51 in Tonight We Sing as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 26 1953
Poster of The Snows of Kilimanjaro
The Snows of Kilimanjaro
Leon Shamroy was 51 in The Snows of Kilimanjaro as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 08 1952
Poster of Wait Till the Sun Shines, Nellie
Wait Till the Sun Shines, Nellie
Leon Shamroy was 50 in Wait Till the Sun Shines, Nellie as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 27 1952
Poster of With a Song in My Heart
With a Song in My Heart
Leon Shamroy was 50 in With a Song in My Heart as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 03 1952
Poster of David and Bathsheba
David and Bathsheba
Leon Shamroy was 50 in David and Bathsheba as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 10 1951
Poster of On the Riviera
On the Riviera
Leon Shamroy was 49 in On the Riviera as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 20 1951
Poster of Two Flags West
Two Flags West
Leon Shamroy was 49 in Two Flags West as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 12 1950
Poster of Cheaper by the Dozen
Cheaper by the Dozen
Leon Shamroy was 48 in Cheaper by the Dozen as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 31 1950
Poster of Twelve O'Clock High
Twelve O'Clock High
Leon Shamroy was 48 in Twelve O'Clock High as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 21 1949
Poster of Prince of Foxes
Prince of Foxes
Leon Shamroy was 48 in Prince of Foxes as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 11 1949
Poster of That Lady in Ermine
That Lady in Ermine
Leon Shamroy was 47 in That Lady in Ermine as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 24 1948
Poster of Daisy Kenyon
Daisy Kenyon
Leon Shamroy was 46 in Daisy Kenyon as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 25 1947
Poster of Forever Amber
Forever Amber
Leon Shamroy was 46 in Forever Amber as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 10 1947
Poster of The Shocking Miss Pilgrim
The Shocking Miss Pilgrim
Leon Shamroy was 45 in The Shocking Miss Pilgrim as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 04 1947
Poster of Leave Her to Heaven
Leave Her to Heaven
Leon Shamroy was 44 in Leave Her to Heaven as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 25 1945
Poster of State Fair
State Fair
Leon Shamroy was 44 in State Fair as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 29 1945
Poster of Where Do We Go from Here?
Where Do We Go from Here?
Leon Shamroy was 43 in Where Do We Go from Here? as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 23 1945
Poster of A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
Leon Shamroy was 43 in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 28 1945
Poster of Greenwich Village
Greenwich Village
Leon Shamroy was 43 in Greenwich Village as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 27 1944
Poster of Wilson
Wilson
Leon Shamroy was 43 in Wilson as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 01 1944
Poster of Buffalo Bill
Buffalo Bill
Leon Shamroy was 42 in Buffalo Bill as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 02 1944
Poster of Claudia
Claudia
Leon Shamroy was 42 in Claudia as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 04 1943
Poster of Stormy Weather
Stormy Weather
Leon Shamroy was 42 in Stormy Weather as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 21 1943
Poster of Crash Dive
Crash Dive
Leon Shamroy was 41 in Crash Dive as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 22 1943
Poster of The Black Swan
The Black Swan
Leon Shamroy was 41 in The Black Swan as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 04 1942
Poster of Ten Gentlemen from West Point
Ten Gentlemen from West Point
Leon Shamroy was 40 in Ten Gentlemen from West Point as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 26 1942
Poster of Roxie Hart
Roxie Hart
Leon Shamroy was 40 in Roxie Hart as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 20 1942
Poster of A Yank in the R.A.F.
A Yank in the R.A.F.
Leon Shamroy was 40 in A Yank in the R.A.F. as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 26 1941
Poster of Moon Over Miami
Moon Over Miami
Leon Shamroy was 39 in Moon Over Miami as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 04 1941
Poster of The Great American Broadcast
The Great American Broadcast
Leon Shamroy was 39 in The Great American Broadcast as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 09 1941
Poster of That Night in Rio
That Night in Rio
Leon Shamroy was 39 in That Night in Rio as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 11 1941
Poster of Tin Pan Alley
Tin Pan Alley
Leon Shamroy was 39 in Tin Pan Alley as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 29 1940
Poster of Down Argentine Way
Down Argentine Way
Leon Shamroy was 39 in Down Argentine Way as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 11 1940
Poster of Four Sons
Four Sons
Leon Shamroy was 38 in Four Sons as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 14 1940
Poster of Lillian Russell
Lillian Russell
Leon Shamroy was 38 in Lillian Russell as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 24 1940
Poster of I Was an Adventuress
I Was an Adventuress
Leon Shamroy was 38 in I Was an Adventuress as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 10 1940
Poster of Little Old New York
Little Old New York
Leon Shamroy was 38 in Little Old New York as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 09 1940
Poster of The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
Leon Shamroy was 38 in The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 01 1939
Poster of Second Fiddle
Second Fiddle
Leon Shamroy was 37 in Second Fiddle as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 30 1939
Poster of The Story of Alexander Graham Bell
The Story of Alexander Graham Bell
Leon Shamroy was 37 in The Story of Alexander Graham Bell as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 04 1939
Poster of Made for Each Other
Made for Each Other
Leon Shamroy was 37 in Made for Each Other as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 10 1939
Poster of The Young in Heart
The Young in Heart
Leon Shamroy was 36 in The Young in Heart as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 06 1938
Poster of Blossoms On Broadway
Blossoms On Broadway
Leon Shamroy was 36 in Blossoms On Broadway as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 19 1937
Poster of Her Husband Lies
Her Husband Lies
Leon Shamroy was 35 in Her Husband Lies as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 13 1937
Poster of You Only Live Once
You Only Live Once
Leon Shamroy was 35 in You Only Live Once as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 23 1937
Poster of Wedding Present
Wedding Present
Leon Shamroy was 35 in Wedding Present as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 09 1936
Poster of Fatal Lady
Fatal Lady
Leon Shamroy was 34 in Fatal Lady as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 15 1936
Poster of Soak the Rich
Soak the Rich
Leon Shamroy was 34 in Soak the Rich as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 17 1936
Poster of Mary Burns, Fugitive
Mary Burns, Fugitive
Leon Shamroy was 34 in Mary Burns, Fugitive as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 15 1935
Poster of She Couldn't Take It
She Couldn't Take It
Leon Shamroy was 34 in She Couldn't Take It as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 08 1935
Poster of She Married Her Boss
She Married Her Boss
Leon Shamroy was 34 in She Married Her Boss as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 19 1935
Poster of Accent on Youth
Accent on Youth
Leon Shamroy was 34 in Accent on Youth as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 23 1935
Poster of Private Worlds
Private Worlds
Leon Shamroy was 33 in Private Worlds as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 19 1935
Poster of Behold My Wife!
Behold My Wife!
Leon Shamroy was 33 in Behold My Wife! as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 06 1934
Poster of Ready for Love
Ready for Love
Leon Shamroy was 33 in Ready for Love as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 30 1934
Poster of Kiss and Make-Up
Kiss and Make-Up
Leon Shamroy was 32 in Kiss and Make-Up as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 13 1934
Poster of Thirty Day Princess
Thirty Day Princess
Leon Shamroy was 32 in Thirty Day Princess as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 18 1934
Poster of Good Dame
Good Dame
Leon Shamroy was 32 in Good Dame as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 16 1934
Poster of Three Cornered Moon
Three Cornered Moon
Leon Shamroy was 32 in Three Cornered Moon as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 04 1933
Poster of Her Bodyguard
Her Bodyguard
Leon Shamroy was 32 in Her Bodyguard as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 21 1933
Poster of Jennie Gerhardt
Jennie Gerhardt
Leon Shamroy was 31 in Jennie Gerhardt as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 08 1933
Poster of At Twelve Midnight
At Twelve Midnight
Leon Shamroy was 31 in At Twelve Midnight as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 28 1933
Poster of A Strange Adventure
A Strange Adventure
Leon Shamroy was 31 in A Strange Adventure as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 20 1932
Poster of Gaucho Soul
Gaucho Soul
Leon Shamroy was 28 in Gaucho Soul as 'Cinematography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 07 1930
Poster of The Last Moment
The Last Moment
Leon Shamroy was 26 in The Last Moment as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 15 1928
Poster of The Telltale Heart
The Telltale Heart
Leon Shamroy was 26 in The Telltale Heart as 'Director of Photography, Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1928
Poster of Land of the Lawless
Land of the Lawless
Leon Shamroy was 26 in Land of the Lawless as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 25 1927

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