Ray Rennahan

1896–1980 (age 84)

Cinematographer

Biography

Ray Rennahan (1896-1980) was a pioneering cinematographer whose mastery of color helped elevate Hollywood's earliest Technicolor spectacles to breathtaking artistry.

His innovative eye influenced generations of filmmakers who still study his luminous work, and his contributions are honored by those who cherish the golden age of cinema as he rests at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.

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