Russell Metty

Biography

Russell Metty, A.S.C. (20 September 1906 – 28 April 1978) was an American cinematographer, who worked on many films during the Forties, Fifties and Sixties. Metty career began around 1925 as an assistant with Standard Film Laboratory, who was then was hired by Paramount Pictures working in the camera department. He left for RKO in 1929. Awards Director Stanley Kubrick looking through camera with cinematographer Russell Metty (in hat) standing behind, on set for Spartacus (1960). Wins Academy Awards: Oscar, Best Cinematography, Color, for Spartacus (1961). Nominations Laurel Awards: Golden Laurel, Top Cinematography - Color, for Imitation of Life 5th place; 1959. Academy Awards: Oscar, Best Cinematography, Color, for Flower Drum Song; 1962. Emmy Awards: Tribes; 1970 - 1971.[4] Emmy Awards: The Waltons; 1972 - 1973. for more see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russell_Metty