László Kovács (cinematographer)
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This article is about the cinematographer. For the Hungarian diplomat, see László Kovács (politician).
The native form of this personal name is Kovács László. This article uses Western name order when mentioning individuals.
László Kovács ASC (Hungarian pronunciation: [ˈkovaːt͡ʃ ˈlaːsloː]; 14 May 1933 – 22 July 2007) was a Hungarian-American cinematographer who was influential in the development of American New Wave films in the 1970s, collaborating with directors including Peter Bogdanovich, Richard Rush, Dennis Hopper, Norman Jewison, and Martin Scorsese. Known for his work on Easy Rider (1969) and Five Easy Pieces (1970), Kovács was the recipient of numerous awards, including three Lifetime Achievement Awards. He was an active member of the American Society of Cinematographers and was a member of the organization's board of directors.
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László Kovács | |
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Born | (1933-05-14)14 May 1933 |
Died | 22 July 2007(2007-07-22) (aged 74) |
Nationality | Hungarian-American |
Occupation | Cinematographer |
Years active | 1964–2007 |
Spouse | Audrey (1984-2007) (his death) (2 children)[1] |
Children | Julianna and Nadia |
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