Bill Butler (cinematographer)
Wilmer C. “Bill” Butler, A.S.C. (April 7, 1921 – April 5, 2023) was an American cinematographer part of the New Hollywood generation. He shot Jaws (1975) and the first three Rocky sequels. He also completed 1974's The Conversation as well as 1975's One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest after Haskell Wexler was fired from both productions. Butler died just two days prior to his 102nd birthday.
Bill Butler | |
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| Born | Wilmer Cable Butler April 7, 1921 Cripple Creek, Colorado, U.S. |
| Died | April 5, 2023 (aged 101) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of Iowa |
| Occupation | Cinematographer |
| Years active | 1967–2009 |
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| Children | 5 |
| Awards | American Society of Cinematographers Lifetime Achievement Award |
Movies
- Evil Angel (2009)
- Redline (2007)
- Joe and Max (2002)
- Anaconda (1997)
- Flipper (1996)
- Beethoven's 2nd (1993)
- Hot Shots! (1991)
- Child's Play (1988)
- Rocky IV (1985)
- Rocky III (1982)
- Stripes (1981)
- It's My Turn (1980)
- Rocky II (1979)
- Capricorn One (1978)
- Grease (1978)
- Damien: Omen II (1978)
- One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975; additional photography)
- Jaws (1975)
- The Conversation (1974)
- Drive, He Said (1971)
Other websites
- Bill Butler on IMDb
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