- Jordan Cronenweth
Jordan Scott Cronenweth (
February 20 1935 –November 29 1996 ) was an Americancinematographer based in Los Angeles. He worked on numerous classic films, including "Gable and Lombard ", "Brewster McCloud ", and "Altered States ", but is perhaps best known for "Blade Runner ". Lightman, Herb A. and Richard Patterson (March 1999). [http://www.theasc.com/magazine/mar99/blade/ Cinematography for Blade Runner.] "American Cinematographer"]Cronenweth was diagnosed with
Parkinson's disease in 1978. He continued working despite pain for 13 years. His work on Blade Runner won the Best Cinematography Award from theLos Angeles Film Critics Association and got aBSC Award nomination andBAFTA Film Award. He won a 1987 ASC Award and earned anAcademy Award nomination for "Peggy Sue Got Married ".He was replaced two weeks into the production of Alien³, and died in 1996.Staff report (December 25, 1996). Memorial Service Set for Cronenweth. "
Los Angeles Times "] He and his wife Carol had three children, Christie Cronenweth, Tim Cronenweth, and cinematographerJeff Cronenweth .A 2003 poll by his peers placed Cronenweth among the best of all time. Staff report (October 17, 2003). Cinematographers pick their Top 11. "
Los Angeles Times "]References
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* [http://brmovie.com/Profiles/BR_Maker_Cronenweth.htm BRmovie.com] – Jordan Cronenweth Profile
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