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Jack Cardiff was an English cinematographer, director, and photographer. He was born on 18 September 1914 in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England. He began his career as a camera assistant in the 1930s and went on to become one of the most acclaimed cinematographers of his time. He was known for his use of Technicolor and his ability to capture the beauty of nature. Cardiff was nominated for four Academy Awards for his work as a cinematographer, winning one for Black Narcissus in 1947. He also directed several films, including Sons and Lovers (1960) and The Lion in Winter (1968). He was awarded an honorary Oscar in 2001 for his lifetime achievement. Cardiff died on 22 April 2009 at the age of 94. He was survived by his wife, three children, and four grandchildren.

Popular As John George James Gran
Occupation cinematographer,camera_department,director
Age 95 years old
Zodiac Sign Virgo
Born 18 September 1914
Birthday 18 September
Birthplace Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England, UK
Date of death 22 April, 2009
Died Place Ely, Cambridgeshire, England, UK
Nationality United Kingdom

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Jack Cardiff Height, Weight & Measurements

At 95 years old, Jack Cardiff height is 5' 8" (1.73 m) .

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Height 5' 8" (1.73 m)
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Who Is Jack Cardiff's Wife?

His wife is Niki Cardiff (19 March 1997 - 22 April 2009) ( his death) ( 1 child), Sylvia Lisette Cecily Manson (5 September 1938 - 27 December 1944) ( divorced), Julia Lily Dutton (? - ?) ( divorced) ( 3 children)

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Wife Niki Cardiff (19 March 1997 - 22 April 2009) ( his death) ( 1 child), Sylvia Lisette Cecily Manson (5 September 1938 - 27 December 1944) ( divorced), Julia Lily Dutton (? - ?) ( divorced) ( 3 children)
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Jack Cardiff Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Jack Cardiff worth at the age of 95 years old? Jack Cardiff’s income source is mostly from being a successful Cinematographer. He is from United Kingdom. We have estimated Jack Cardiff's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Source of Income Cinematographer

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2009

Fond words of remembrance written by lifelong admirer, Martin Scorsese, for "Time" magazine's milestones tribute (Issue: May 11, 2009). Scorsese had previously written the forward to Cardiff's acclaimed autobiography, "Magic Hour: The Life of a Cameraman" (1996).

2002

Presented the 'Best New Director' award to Alice Nellis for Výlet (2002) (Some Secrets) at the San Sebastián International Film Festival: 2002

2000

He was awarded the OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in the Queen's 2000 New Year's Honours list for his services to cinematography.

1969

He and writer Peter Yeldham were to produce "The Woman and the Whale", which was scheduled to start shooting in the summer of 1969.

1960

Although he had already directed some small productions, he had a critical breakthrough with Sons and Lovers (1960).

He continued directing other films through the 1960s, including the commercial hit Dark of the Sun (1968), but for the most part returned to working for other directors as a very sought-after cinematographer in the 1970s and beyond. He continued to work into the new century, almost until his death.

1957

It has been said that Marilyn Monroe requested that Jack photograph The Prince and the Showgirl (1957).

1953

Errol Flynn offered Jack the chance to direct The Story of William Tell (1953) that would star Flynn. It would have been the second film made in CinemaScope had it been completed, but the production ran out of money part way through filming in Switzerland.

1951

Jack certainly got to travel when it was decided to shoot The African Queen (1951) on location in the Congo.

1947

His next assignment was on Black Narcissus (1947), where he acknowledged the influence of painters Vermeer and Caravaggio and their use of shadow. He won the Academy Award for best color cinematography for this film.

1946

He finally was offered the full position of director of photography by Michael Powell for A Matter of Life and Death (1946), ironically working in B&W for the first time in some sequences.

1937

This led to his operating camera for the first Technicolor film shot in Britain, Wings of the Morning (1937).

1936

By 1936 Cardiff had risen to being a camera operator at Denham Studios when the Technicolor Company hired him on the basis of what he told them in interview about the use of light by master painters.

1931

He worked for Alfred Hitchcock during the filming of The Skin Game (1931).

1929

Jack was a production runner, or what he would call a "general gopher", for The Informer (1929) in which his father appeared. For one scene he was asked by the first assistant cameraman to "follow focus", which he said was his first real brush with photography of any kind, but he claimed that it was the lure of travel that led to him joining a camera department making films in a studio. He had, however, become impressed with the use of light and color in paintings by the age of seven or eight, and described how he watched art directors in theaters painting backdrops setting lights. His friend Ted Moore was also a camera assistant in this period when both worked in a camera department run by Freddie Young, who would also become a legendary cinematographer.

1922

He had the lead in Billy's Rose (1922) with his parents playing his character's parents in the film.

1918

Almost universally considered one of the greatest cinematographers of all time, Jack Cardiff was also a notable director. He described his childhood as very happy and his parents as quite loving. They performed in music hall as comedians, so he grew up with the fun that came with their theatrical life in pantomime and vaudeville. His father once worked with Charles Chaplin. His parents did occasional film appearances, and young Jack appeared in some of their films, such as My Son, My Son (1918), at the age of four.