About Sol Halperin
Lived 1902 – 1977 (aged 75). Sol Halperin was an American cinematographer and special effects.
Sol Halperin (February 16, 1902 – May 4, 1977) was an American special effects artist as well as a cinematographer. He was nominated at the 18th Academy Awards for Best Special Effects, for the film Captain Eddie. His nomination was shared with Fred Sersen, Roger Heman Sr. and Harry M. Leonard.
His nephew is Academy Award nominee Richard H. Kline.
Selected filmography
Special effects
Stanley and Livingstone (1939) Fallen Angel (1945) Leave Her to Heaven (1945) Captain Eddie (1945) Johnny Comes Flying Home (1946) Centennial Summer (1946)
As a cinematographer
Wild West Romance (1928) Girl-Shy Cowboy (1928) Taking a Chance (1928) (as Sol Halprin) Married in Hollywood (1929) Double Cross Roads (1930) The Robe (1953); co-developed the CinemaScope process with Gordon Laube and Earl Ira Sponable
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Sol Halperin?
Special effects artist and cinematographer (1902–1977)
When was Sol Halperin born?
Sol Halperin was born on 16 February 1902 in Newark.
When did Sol Halperin die?
Sol Halperin died on 4 May 1977 in Beverly Hills.
What was Sol Halperin's occupation?
Sol Halperin was a cinematographer and special effects.
What nationality was Sol Halperin?
Sol Halperin was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sol Halperin. https://biography.guide/sol-halperin/
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