Gregg Toland

Gregg Toland

Birth Date

5/29/1904 (Age 44)

Birth Place

Charleston, Illinois, USA

Death Date

9/26/1948

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From Wikipedia Gregg Toland, A.S.C. (May 29, 1904 – September 28, 1948) was an American cinematographer noted for his innovative use of lighting and techniques such as deep focus, an example of which can be found in his work on Orson Welles' Citizen Kane. Toland was born in Charleston, Illinois on May 29, 1904. During the 1930s, Toland became the youngest cameraman in Hollywood but soon one of its most sought-after cinematographers. Over a seven-year span (1936–1942), he was nominated five times for the "Best Cinematography" Oscar, including a win in 1940 for his work on Wuthering Heights. He worked with many of the top directors of his era, including John Ford, Howard Hawks, Erich von Stroheim, King Vidor, Orson Welles, and William Wyler...

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Camera

Gender

Male

Total Credits

26

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Camera

Directing

Frequent Collaborators

William Wyler

William Wyler

5 films together

John Ford

John Ford

4 films together

Alfred Newman

Alfred Newman

8 films together

Orson Welles

Orson Welles

3 films together

Gary Cooper

Gary Cooper

4 films together

Walter Huston

Walter Huston

2 films together

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