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Burnett Guffey

May 26, 1905 — May 30, 1983 (78 years)
While still a teenager, the future Academy Award-winning lensman began as an assistant cameraman in 1923 on John Ford's 1924 western saga The Iron Horse. He was then hired by the Famous Players-Lasky Studios in 1927, became a camera operator in 1928 and worked there until 1943. Guffey was hired as a Director of Photography by Columbia Pictures in 1944.

In 1957-58 he served as president of the American Society of Cinematographers (A.S.C.) for a year, and had been a long standing member.

According to film critic Spencer Selby, Guffey was a prolific film noir cinematographer, shooting 20 of them, including In a Lonely Place (1950).​

Movies & Shows on Plex

  • My Name Is Julia Ross
    My Name Is Julia Ross1945
  • The Last Posse
    The Last Posse1953
  • A Close Call for Boston Blackie
    A Close Call for Boston Blackie1946
  • The Outcasts
    The Outcasts1 season

Known For

  • Bonnie and Clyde
    Bonnie and Clyde1967
  • From Here to Eternity
    From Here to Eternity1953
  • Birdman of Alcatraz
    Birdman of Alcatraz1962
  • All the King's Men
    All the King's Men1949
  • King Rat
    King Rat1965

Filmography

1968
The 40th Annual Academy Awards · as Self - Winner