About Joseph A. Ball
Lived 1894 – 1951 (aged 57). Joseph A. Ball was an American cinematographer.
Joseph Arthur Ball (August 16, 1894 – August 27, 1951) was an American inventor, physicist, and executive at Technicolor. He was the technical director of the first color movie (Becky Sharp), and one of only three founding technicians of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. He was awarded an Academy Honorary Award at the 11th Academy Awards for his contributions to color film photography. He held many patents in color photography and was credited with creating the three-component process.
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Who was Joseph A. Ball?
American inventor (1894-1951)
When was Joseph A. Ball born?
Joseph A. Ball was born on 16 August 1894 in Cambridge.
When did Joseph A. Ball die?
Joseph A. Ball died on 27 August 1951 in Los Angeles.
What was Joseph A. Ball's occupation?
Joseph A. Ball was a cinematographer.
What nationality was Joseph A. Ball?
Joseph A. Ball was American.
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