Russell Metty

Russell Louis Metty, ASC (September 20, 1906 – April 28, 1978) was an American cinematographer. Described by Charlton Heston as “unquestionably one of the great cameramen,” he worked on over 170 film and television productions between 1934 and 1977, and was noted for his versatility across many different genres and styles.

Early life Metty was born and raised in Los Angeles, California, to George Andrew Metty and Ida Blanche Campbell. His career began around 1925 as an assistant with Standard Film Laboratory, then was hired by Paramount Pictures to work in the camera department. He left for RKO in 1929.

He won an Academy Award for Best Cinematography (Color) for his work on Stanley Kubrick's Spartacus (1960), although his duties on that project had been largely superseded by its director during production.

Personal life Metty was married to actress Edith Haskins, with whom he had two children. After their divorce, he married Glenna Lee (née Rice), and they had a daughter, Andrea (b. 1969). 1962 Flower Drum Song

1971

Tribes 1973 The Waltons Laurel Award 1959 Top Cinematography – Color Imitation of Life