Jordan Cronenweth
American cinematographer (1935–1992) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Jordan Scott Cronenweth, ASC (February 20, 1935 – November 29, 1996) was an American cinematographer based in Los Angeles, California. Considered to be one of the greatest and most influential cinematographers of all time, he is best remembered for his BAFTA Award-winning work on the groundbreaking science fiction film Blade Runner,[1] which is credited as codifying the cyberpunk aesthetic.[2][3] A contemporary of Conrad Hall, his style consisted of heavily textured, film noir-inspired photography, seen in numerous classic films, including Zandy's Bride, Gable and Lombard, Altered States, and Peggy Sue Got Married.
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Born | Jordan Scott Cronenweth (1935-02-20)February 20, 1935 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Died | November 29, 1996(1996-11-29) (aged 61) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Occupation | Cinematographer |
Years active | 1969–1992 |
Known for | Blade Runner Altered States Peggy Sue Got Married Stop Making Sense |
Children | Jeff Cronenweth |
Awards |
In 1987, he was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Cinematography and he received an ASC Award for Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Theatrical Releases for his work on Peggy Sue Got Married.[4][5]