Jack Couffer
Jack Couffer (born December 7, 1924 in Upland , California ) is an American cameraman , screenwriter and director who is known for his involvement in animal films.
Life
Couffer began his work in the film business as an additional cameraman in the 1950s, where he a. a. was involved in The Desert Lives . In 1956 he wrote his first screenplay for Running Target . From the same year he also worked as an independent cameraman.
In 1961 he made his debut as a director with the film Nikki, Hero of the North .
Couffer was nominated for an Oscar in 1974 for his camera work on Die Möwe Jonathan .
In 1992 he wrote the book Bat bomb: World War II's other secret weapon on the subject of bat bombs
Filmography (selection)
As a director
- 1961: Nikki, Wild Dog of the North (Nikki, Wild Dog of the North)
- 1962: Lobo the Wolf (The Legend of Lobo)
- 1969: My Friend the Otter (Ring of Bright Water)
- 1972: Three Rascals of the Wild - Born Free Part II (Living Free)
- 1979: The Long Necked Girlfriend (The Last Giraffe)
- 1979: Even more adventures for the Robinson family in the wild (Mountain Family Robinson)
As a cameraman
- 1956: Secrets of Life (Secrets of Life)
- 1959: The Savage Eye
- 1960: islands in the sea (Islands of the Sea)
- 1962: Lobo, the wolf
- 1973: Jonathan the Seagull (Jonathan Livingston Seagull)
- 1983: When the Wolves Howl (Never Cry Wolf)
Web links
- Jack Couffer in the Internet Movie Database (English)
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Couffer, Jack |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Cotter, John |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American cinematographer, director, screenwriter |
| DATE OF BIRTH | December 7, 1924 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Upland , California , USA |