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Biography

American cinematographer Robert Surtees began his career in 1927 as an assistant cameraman to Gregg Toland and others. He became a full-fledged lighting director in the 1940s and soon became one of Hollywood's most prominent cinematographers noted for his lush images and consistency. During his long career, Surtees won three Academy awards. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide

Most loved movie

Our Vines Have Tender Grapes

Most disliked movie

King Solomon's Mines

Awards

Best Cinematography (nom)
Same Time, Next Year 1978
Academy

 

Best Cinematography (nom)
The Turning Point 1977
Academy

 

Best Cinematography (nom)
A Star is Born 1976
Academy

 

Best Cinematography (nom)
The Hindenburg 1975
Academy

 

Best Cinematography (nom)
The Sting 1973
Academy

 

Best Cinematography (nom)
Summer of '42 1971
Academy

 

Best Cinematography (nom)
The Last Picture Show 1971
Academy

 

Best Cinematography (nom)
The Graduate 1967
Academy

 

Best Cinematography (nom)
Doctor Dolittle 1967
Academy

 

Best Color Cinematography (nom)
Mutiny on the Bounty 1962
Academy

 

Best Color Cinematography (win)
Ben-Hur 1959
Academy

 

Best Color Cinematography (nom)
Oklahoma! 1955
Academy

 

Best Black and White Cinematography (win)
The Bad and the Beautiful 1952
Academy

 

Best Color Cinematography (nom)
Quo Vadis? 1951
Academy

 

Best Cinematography - Color (win)
Quo Vadis? 1951
Golden Globe

 

Best Color Cinematography (win)
King Solomon's Mines 1950
Academy

 

Best Cinematography - Color (win)
King Solomon's Mines 1950
Golden Globe

 

Best Black and White Cinematography (nom)
Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo 1944
Academy

 


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