Joseph H. August
Cinematographer, Film cinematographer
1890 – 1947
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Who was Joseph H. August?
Joseph H. August, A.S.C. was an American cinematographer and co-founder of the American Society of Cinematographers.
His films included Gunga Din for which he was nominated for Academy Award for Best Cinematography, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, The Devil and Daniel Webster, and Portrait of Jennie.
He died in 1947 shortly after completing filming of Portrait of Jennie. He received his second Oscar nomination, posthumously, for this film.
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- Born
- Apr 26, 1890
Idaho Springs - Also known as
- Joseph August
- Joe August
- Joseph A. August
- Joseph H. August Lt. Comdr. U.S.N.R.
- Joe
- Joseph H. August, A.S.C.
- Children
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Died
- Sep 25, 1947
Culver City
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on July 23, 2013
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