James Wong Howe

James Wong Howe

cinematographer, camera and electrical department, director

James Wong Howe was born on Aug 28, 1899 in China. James Wong Howe's big-screen debut came with Drums of Fate directed by Charles Maigne in 1923. James Wong Howe is known for The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter directed by Robert Ellis Miller, Alan Arkin stars as Singer and Chuck McCann as Antonapoulos. James Wong Howe has got 5 awards and 7 nominations so far. The most recent award James Wong Howe achieved is Online Film & Television Association. The upcoming new movie James Wong Howe plays is Funny Lady which will be released on Mar 15, 1975.

Master cinematographer James Wong Howe, whose career stretched from silent pictures through the mid-'70s, was born Wong Tung Jim in Canton (now Guangzhou), China, on August 28, 1899, the son of Wong How. His father emigrated to America the year James was born, settling in Pasco, Washington, where he worked for the Northern Pacific Railroad. Wong How eventually went into business for himself in Pasco, opening a general store, which he made a success, despite the bigotry of the locals.

  • Birthday

    Aug 28, 1899

  • Place of Birth

    Guangzhou, China

Known For

The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter
Movie
The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter

19687.5

Hombre
Movie
Hombre

19677.4

Seconds
Movie
Seconds

19667.6

Hud
Movie
Hud

19637.8

Sweet Smell of Success
Movie
Sweet Smell of Success

19578.0

Come Back, Little Sheba
Movie
Come Back, Little Sheba

19537.5

Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
Movie
Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House

19487.2

Body and Soul
Movie
Body and Soul

19477.6

Pursued
Movie
Pursued

19477.2

Nora Prentiss
Movie
Nora Prentiss

19477.1

Awards

5 wins & 7 nominations

Online Film & Television Association
2003
Behind the Scenes
Winner - OFTA Film Hall of Fame
Laurel Awards
1970
Cinematographer
Winner - Golden Laurel
1959
Top Cinematography - Color
Winner - Golden Laurel
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