James Wong Howe
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James Wong Howe

Born 27 August 1899 · Guangzhou, China · Died 12 July 1976

James Wong Howe, ASC (born Wong Tung Jim, Chinese: 黃宗霑; August 28, 1899 – July 12, 1976) 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

Fantasia
Sweet Smell of Success
The Thin Man
Seconds
Hud
Bell, Book and Candle
Hombre
Yankee Doodle Dandy
Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
The Old Man and the Sea
Mark of the Vampire
Hangmen Also Die!
James Wong Howe · Midrow