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Charles F. Wheeler

1915 – 2004

American cinematographer

Cinematographer Camera operator
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About Charles F. Wheeler

Lived 1915 – 2004 (aged 88). Charles F. Wheeler was an American cinematographer and camera operator.

Charles F. Wheeler (December 15, 1915 – October 28, 2004) was an American cinematographer.

Biography Wheeler did much of his work for Walt Disney. He served as a combat photographer in the United States Navy during World War II. He died in 2004 after developing Alzheimer's disease. In 1970 he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Cinematography; along with Osamu Furuya, Shinsaku Himeda, and Masamichi Satoh; for Tora! Tora! Tora!. He had also been nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Babe, a biopic about Babe Zaharias.

Partial filmography

Director of photography

Film

Camera and electrical department

Shorts Year Film Director1972 Serta Perfect SleeperLateef Ahmad

TV movies

TV pilots

TV series

Camera and electrical department

TV specials Year Film Director Notes1978 Christmas Eve on Sesame StreetJon Stone

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Important facts

Born
15 December 1915, Memphis
Birth century
20th century
Died
28 October 2004, Orange
Occupation
Cinematographer, camera operator
Nationality
United States

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Charles F. Wheeler?

American cinematographer (1915–2004)

When was Charles F. Wheeler born?

Charles F. Wheeler was born on 15 December 1915 in Memphis.

When did Charles F. Wheeler die?

Charles F. Wheeler died on 28 October 2004 in Orange.

What was Charles F. Wheeler's occupation?

Charles F. Wheeler was a cinematographer and camera operator.

What nationality was Charles F. Wheeler?

Charles F. Wheeler was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Charles F. Wheeler

· Wikidata: Q1064334

· DBpedia: Charles F. Wheeler

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