Ornitz, Arthur J. (Arthur Jacob), 1916-1985
Variant namesArthur Ornitz was a well known cinematographer in the motion picture and television industries. He earned his first motion picture credit as director of the Oscar-nominated 1936 short film "Wanted: A Master", but later turned his attention to cinematography. He earned cinematography credits on a number of popular films between the late 1950s and early 1980s, including "The Goddess" (1958), "The Young Doctors" (1961), "Requiem for a Heavyweight" (1962), "A Thousand Clowns" (1965), "Charly" (1968), "Serpico" (1973), "An Unmarried Woman" (1978) and "The Chosen" (1981). Ornitz was also the cinematographer of a number of television movies between the 1960s and 1980s, including "Carol for Another Christmas" (1964), "Honor Thy Father" (1973), and "Playing for Time" (1980). In addition to his work in movies, Ornitz made a number of television commercials and was an accomplished photographer. Arthur Ornitz passed away in 1985.
From the description of Arthur J. Ornitz papers, 1931-1985. (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 70549626
From the guide to the Arthur J. Ornitz papers, 1931-1985, (University of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.)
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creatorOf | Arthur J. Ornitz papers, 1931-1985 | Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center. | |
referencedIn | George Balanchine archive, 1924-1989 (inclusive), 1961-1983 (bulk). | Harvard Theater Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University | |
creatorOf | Ornitz, Arthur J. (Arthur Jacob), 1916-1985. Arthur J. Ornitz papers, 1931-1985. | Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center. |
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correspondedWith | Balanchine, George. |
associatedWith | Ornitz, Samuel, 1890-1957. |
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Birth 1916-11-28
Death 1985-07-10
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