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Wadsworth E. Pohl

1908 – 1990

Patent holder

Cinematic technician
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About Wadsworth E. Pohl

Lived 1908 – 1990 (aged 81). Wadsworth E. Pohl was an American cinematic technician.

Wadsworth Egmont Pohl (born February 13, 1908, in Redlands, California - February 12, 1990, in Los Angeles) was an American engineer and inventor who won a Technical Award in 1964, and was credited with the invention or development of the Sodium vapor process and the bluescreen process.

Life Pohl grew up in California San Bernardino County His most important achievement in the cinematic field was made in 1964 in association with Petro Vlahos and Ub Iwerks in the film Mary Poppins, in which all three named were awarded an Academy Scientific and Technical Award of Merit "for the conception and perfection of techniques for Color Traveling Matte Composite Cinematography."

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Cinematic technician
Employers
Walt Disney Pictures, Technicolor SA
Awards
Academy Scientific and Technical Award
Also known as
Wadsworth Egmont Pohl

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Wadsworth E. Pohl?

patent holder (1908-1990)

When was Wadsworth E. Pohl born?

Wadsworth E. Pohl was born on 13 February 1908 in Redlands.

When did Wadsworth E. Pohl die?

Wadsworth E. Pohl died on 12 February 1990 in Los Angeles.

What was Wadsworth E. Pohl's occupation?

Wadsworth E. Pohl was a cinematic technician.

What nationality was Wadsworth E. Pohl?

Wadsworth E. Pohl was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Wadsworth E. Pohl

· Wikidata: Q73425980

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