Russell Metty

1906–1978 (age 72)

Cinematographer

Biography

Russell Metty's keen eye for light propelled him from a studio laboratory boy to one of Hollywood's most sought-after cinematographers, earning an Academy Award for Spartacus and memorable collaborations with directors like Douglas Sirk and Orson Welles.

His inventive camera movement and patient mentorship helped shape the next generation of cinematographers, and his name remains closely linked to the golden age of widescreen Hollywood as he rests at Inglewood Park Cemetery.

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