Paul Eagler
American cinematographer and special effects artist
About Paul Eagler
Lived 1890 – 1961 (aged 71). Paul Eagler was an American cinematographer and photographer.
Paul E. Eagler (September 24, 1890 – September 29, 1961) was an American special effects artist. He won an Academy Award for Best Special Effects, for Portrait of Jennie, and was nominated for another one in the same category for Foreign Correspondent.
Biography Paul E. Eagler was born in Newman, Illinois on September 24, 1890.
He died in Sherman Oaks, California on September 29, 1961.
Selected filmography Because of a Woman (1917) Sudden Jim (1917) The Millionaire Vagrant (1917) Bond of Fear (1917) Partners of the Tide (1921) Five Bad Men (1935)
Eagler won one Academy Award for Best Special Effects and was nominated for another one:
Won Portrait of Jennie (1948)
Nominated Foreign Correspondent (1940)
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Who was Paul Eagler?
American cinematographer and special effects artist (1890–1961)
When was Paul Eagler born?
Paul Eagler was born on 24 September 1890 in Newman.
When did Paul Eagler die?
Paul Eagler died on 30 September 1961 in Sherman Oaks.
What was Paul Eagler's occupation?
Paul Eagler was a cinematographer and photographer.
What nationality was Paul Eagler?
Paul Eagler was American.
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