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American cinematographer From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jay Gayne Rescher,[1] A.S.C., (December 19, 1924 – February 29, 2008) was an American cinematographer.[2]
Gayne Rescher | |
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Born | Jay Gayne Rescher[1] December 19, 1924 New York City, U.S. |
Died | February 29, 2008 83) Gig Harbor, Washington, U.S. | (aged
Occupation | Cinematographer |
Parent(s) | Jay Rescher (father) Jean Tolley (mother) |
Rescher was born in New York City. His father Jay Rescher was a cinematographer and union organizer, and his mother Jean Tolley was a silent film actress.[3][4] For at least some of his youth, he and his family lived on Long Island.[5] After high school, Gayne, served in World War II as a fighter pilot.[3] He studied to be an actor at the American Theater School.[4]
Rescher won three Emmy Awards:[3][6] for The Scarlett O'Hara War (a.k.a., Moviola 1981), Shooter (1989), and Lucky/Chances (1992).
Rescher was married three times. His first wife was Ottilie Kruger, daughter of actor Otto Kruger. His second wife was Darlene Keane, who died of lung cancer.[4] His third wife was Gail Ferguson.[3] He had three daughters (Gaye Rescher Ribble, Dee Dee Rescher and Deborah Jean Rescher Miller) and two grandchildren.[3]
In his final years Rescher resided at Fox Island, Washington.[1] He died at age 83 in nearby Gig Harbor, Washington.[4]
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