Joseph August
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Joseph H. August, A.S.C. (26 April 1890 – 25 September 1947) was an American cinematographer and co-founder of the American Society of Cinematographers.
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Joseph H. August | |
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Born | (1890-04-26)April 26, 1890 |
Died | September 25, 1947(1947-09-25) (aged 57) |
Education | Colorado School of Mining |
Occupation | Cinematographer |
Years active | 1913–1947 |
Known for | ASC Co-founder |
Children | Son, Joseph A. August (1916–2006) |
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His films included Gunga Din (1939) for which he was nominated for Academy Award for Best Cinematography, The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1939), The Devil and Daniel Webster (1941), and Portrait of Jennie (1948).[1]
He died in 1947 shortly after completing the filming of Portrait of Jennie. He received his second Oscar nomination, posthumously, for this film. His son, Joseph A. August (1916–2006), was also a cinematographer.