James Wong Howe

Also Known As: James How, Wong Tung Jim, Jimmie Howe, James Howe

Biography: James Wong Howe, ASC, was a Chinese American cinematographer who worked on over 130 films. A master at the use of shadow, he was one of the first to use deep-focus cinematography, photography in which both foreground and distant planes remain in focus. During the 1930s and 1940s he was one of the most sought after cinematographers in Hollywood. He was nominated for ten Academy Awards for cinematography, winning twice. Howe was judged to be one of history's ten most influential cinematographers in a survey of the members of the International Cinematographers Guild.

Department: Camera

Place of Birth: Guangzhou, China

Birthday: August 27, 1899

Deathday: July 12, 1976

Adult: No

Gender: Male

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Visions of Light
Against All Odds: The Life of Cinematographer James Wong Howe
James Wong Howe: Cinematographer
The Man Who Shot Chinatown: The Life and Work of John A. Alonzo