About Arthur J. Ornitz
Lived 1916 – 1985 (aged 68). Arthur J. Ornitz was an American cinematographer and film director.
Career Ornitz made his directing debut with short film Wanted – A Master (1936), which was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Short Subject (One-Reel). He was a documentary cameraman for Joris Ivens and Floyd Crosby during the latter part of the decade.
Among other films, he shot The Connection (1961), A Thousand Clowns (1965), Charly (1968), The Boys in the Band (1970), The Anderson Tapes, Minnie and Moskowitz (both 1971), Serpico (1973), Death Wish (1974), Next Stop, Greenwich Village (1976), An Unmarried Woman (1978), and Hanky Panky (1982).
Victor J. Kemper cited him as a mentor.
The Anderson Tapes Sidney Lumet Minnie and Moskowitz John Cassavetes 1972 The Possession of Joel Delaney Waris Hussein
Black Snake Russ Meyer Serpico Sidney Lumet Badge 373 Howard W. Koch
Death Wish Michael Winner Law and Disorder Ivan Passer Forever Young, Forever Free Ashley Lazarus 1976 Next Stop, Greenwich Village Paul Mazursky 1977 Thieves John Berry
An Unmarried Woman Paul Mazursky Oliver's Story John Korty
The Chosen Jeremy Kagan Tattoo Bob Brooks 1982 Hanky Panky Sidney Poitier Short films
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Who was Arthur J. Ornitz?
American cinematographer (1916-1985)
When was Arthur J. Ornitz born?
Arthur J. Ornitz was born on 28 November 1916 in New York City.
When did Arthur J. Ornitz die?
Arthur J. Ornitz died on 10 July 1985 in New York City.
What was Arthur J. Ornitz's occupation?
Arthur J. Ornitz was a cinematographer and film director.
What nationality was Arthur J. Ornitz?
Arthur J. Ornitz was American.
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