About John Alton
John Alton is a renowned cinematographer born in Sopron, Austria-Hungary, with 107 credits to their name.
John Alton A.S.C. (October 5, 1901 – June 2, 1996), born Johann Altmann, in Sopron/Ödenburg, Kingdom of Hungary, Austria-Hungary, was an American cinematographer. Alton won an Academy Award for the cinematography of An American in Paris (1951), becoming the first Hungarian-born person to do so. He photographed some of the most famous film noirs of the classic period. He started out in Los...
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Portfolio Overview
John Alton has contributed to 104 unique projects, with an average rating of 6.7/10. Their work spans both film and television, showcasing diverse storytelling.
Career Timeline
A career spanning 1995 to 2008 (13 years), in which John Alton built a substantial body of work.
Primary Expertise
Known primarily for cinematographer. John Alton has worked behind the scenes on 101 productions and on 1 TV project.
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John Alton has a dedicated following, with a popularity score of 0.8.
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Which titles feature work by John Alton?
John Alton has contributed to acclaimed titles including An American in Paris, Birdman of Alcatraz, Father of the Bride and more. That is 107 credits in total. Primary field: cinematographer.
John Alton — what are they known for?
Primary field: cinematographer. The highest-rated titles are An American in Paris, Birdman of Alcatraz. The career now spans over 13 years.
How many titles does John Alton have?
Credited on 5 on-screen roles, 101 crew credits in feature films and 0 television titles. 107 screen credits in total.
John Alton — what are the latest titles?
John Alton is still working. The full filmography above shows the latest and upcoming projects.
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