
Gregg Toland
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Biography
From Wikipedia Gregg Toland, A.S.C. (May 29, 1904 – September 28, 1948) was an American cinematographer noted for his innovative use of lighting and techniques such as deep focus, an example of which can be found in his work on Orson Welles' Citizen Kane. Toland was born in Charleston, Illinois on May 29, 1904. During the 1930s, Toland became the youngest cameraman in Hollywood but soon one of its most sought-after cinematographers. Over a seven-year span (1936–1942), he was nominated five times for the "Best Cinematography" Oscar, including a win in 1940 for his work on Wuthering Heights. H…
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Known For

Citizen Kane
1941 · Movie

Wuthering Heights
1939 · Movie

The Grapes of Wrath
1940 · Movie

The Best Years of Our Lives
1946 · Movie

Song of the South
1946 · Movie

The Outlaw
1943 · Movie

The Bishop's Wife
1947 · Movie

Ball of Fire
1941 · Movie

The Little Foxes
1941 · Movie

Street Scene
1931 · Movie

The Long Voyage Home
1940 · Movie

The Westerner
1940 · Movie