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Freddie Young

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Born October 9, 1902 · London, England, UK

Died December 1, 1998

Also known as F. A. Young · Frederick Young · Фредди Янг

Biography

Freddie Young (9 October 1902 – 1 December 1998) was a British cinematographer. He is probably best known for his work on David Lean's films Lawrence of Arabia (1962), Doctor Zhivago (1965) and Ryan's Daughter (1970), all three of which won him Academy Awards for Best Cinematography.

Awards & recognition

  • BAFTA Fellowship · 1972
  • Academy AwardBest Cinematography · 1971
  • Academy AwardBest Cinematography, Color · 1966
  • Academy AwardBest Cinematography, Color · 1963
  • Officer of the Order of the British Empire
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  • Royal Photographic Society Award
  • Academy AwardBest Cinematography · 1972 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Cinematography · 1971 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Cinematography, Color · 1966 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Cinematography, Color · 1963 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Cinematography, Color · 1953 · nominated

Filmography42 titles

Lawrence of Arabia

1962Director of Photography

Doctor Zhivago

1965Director of Photography

Goodbye, Mr. Chips

1939Director of Photography

Stevie

1978Director of Photography

Lust for Life

1956Director of Photography

Ryan's Daughter

1970Director of Photography

Nicholas and Alexandra

1971Director of Photography

The Winslow Boy

1948Director of Photography

The Invaders

1941Director of Photography

Battle of Britain

1969Director of Photography

Great Expectations

1974Director of Photography

Lord Jim

1965Director of Photography

The Inn of the Sixth Happiness

1958Director of Photography

Beyond Mombasa

1956Director of Photography

Ivanhoe

1952Director of Photography

You Only Live Twice

1967Director of Photography

Indiscreet

1958Director of Photography

Treasure Island

1950Director of Photography

Nurse Edith Cavell

1939Director of Photography

The 7th Dawn

1964Director of Photography

Island in the Sun

1957Director of Photography

The Man in the Iron Mask

1977Director of Photography

Solomon and Sheba

1959Director of Photography

Gideon's Day

1958Director of Photography

Mogambo

1953Director of Photography

Edward, My Son

1949Director of Photography

The Deadly Affair

1967Director of Photography

The Tamarind Seed

1974Director of Photography

Caesar and Cleopatra

1945Director of Photography

Bhowani Junction

1956Director of Photography

The Last Time I Saw Paris

1954Camera Operator

Luther

1974Director of Photography

The Asphyx

1972Director of Photography

Knights of the Round Table

1953Director of Photography

Rough Cut

1980Director of Photography

Betrayed

1954Director of Photography

The Speckled Band

1931Director of Photography

Sinful Davey

1969Director of Photography

Gorgo

1961Director of Photography

Sword of the Valiant: The Legend of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight

1984Director of Photography

Richard's Things

1980Director of Photography

Bloodline

1979Director of Photography