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Freddie Young

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British cinematographer (1902-1998)

United KingdomDirectorsLived 1902 to 1998 · aged 96
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Frederick A. Young OBE, BSC was an English cinematographer. Sometimes credited as F. A. Young, his career in motion picture photography spanned more than 130 films across 65 years, between 1919 and 1984.

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Filmography 4

Arthur's Hallowed Ground1984
The Making of Lawrence of Arabia2001
Van Gogh: Darkness into Light1957
David Lean: A Self Portrait1971

111 credits on file

Television 1

Film '721971

Awards 6

1972BAFTA Fellowship
1971Academy Award for Best Cinematography
1966Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Color
1963Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Color
Officer of the Order of the British Empire
Royal Photographic Society Award

Connected to Freddie 6

Sam KellyAlso in Arthur's Hallowed Ground (1984)Derek BenfieldAlso in Arthur's Hallowed Ground (1984)Vas BlackwoodAlso in Arthur's Hallowed Ground (1984)Michael ElphickAlso in Arthur's Hallowed Ground (1984)David BrabenAlso won BAFTA FellowshipRalph GibsonAlso won Royal Photographic Society Award

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Frederick A. Young OBE, BSC was an English cinematographer. Sometimes credited as F. A. Young, his career in motion picture photography spanned more than 130 films across 65 years, between 1919 and 1984. He was best known for the sweeping, lush widescreen color photography he displayed through his collaborations with director David Lean. He won the Academy Award for Best Cinematography three times - for Lawrence of Arabia (1962), Doctor Zhivago (1965) and Ryan's Daughter (1970) - all directed by Lean.

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Directors
Type
Movie Director
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1902 to 1998 · aged 96
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16 languages

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