William A. Fraker

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William A. Fraker (born September 29, 1923 in Los Angeles , California , † May 31, 2010 ) was an American cameraman , director and film producer .

Life

Fraker grew up in Hollywood, served in the United States Navy during the Second World War and attended the film school of the University of Southern California after the war , where he later taught himself.

In the 1960s he was the cameraman of influential films such as Rosemary's Baby and Bullitt . In 1977 he was nominated for the first of six times for an Oscar ; one of them for the visual effects from 1941 - Where are you going to Hollywood .

In 1970 Fraker made his debut as a director with the production of Western Monte Walsh . The horror film A Reflection of Fear followed three years later, and in 1981 he shot another western with The Legend of the Lonely Ranger . He then worked as a director for various television series from the late 1980s to the early 1990s.

In 2000 he was honored with a lifetime achievement award from the American Society of Cinematographers , of which he was President from 1979 to 1980, 1984 and 1991 to 1992.

Private

He left behind his wife Denise.

Filmography (selection)

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personal data
SURNAME Fraker, William A.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION American director
DATE OF BIRTH September 29, 1923
PLACE OF BIRTH Los Angeles , California
DATE OF DEATH May 31, 2010
Place of death Los Angeles , California