Personal Info
Known For:
Camera
Birthday:
August 27, 1899
Place of Birth:
Guangzhou, China
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James Wong Howe
Biography
James Wong Howe, ASC, was a Chinese American cinematographer who worked on over 130 films. A master at the use of shadow, he was one of the first to use deep-focus cinematography, photography in which both foreground and distant planes remain in focus. During the 1930s and 1940s he was one of the most sought after cinematographers in Hollywood. He was nominated for ten Academy Awards for cinematography, winning twice. Howe was judged to be one of history's ten most influential cinematographers in a survey of the members of the International Cinematographers Guild.
Known For
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Against All Odds: The Life of Cinematographer James Wong Howe | Self (archive footage) |
| 2007 | The Man Who Shot Chinatown: The Life and Work of John A. Alonzo | Self (archive footage) |
| 1992 | Visions of Light | Self (archive footage) |
| 1973 | James Wong Howe: Cinematographer | Self |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | The Dick Cavett Show | Self - Guest |
| 1953 | The Oscars | Self |
| 1948 | The Ed Sullivan Show | Self |