American cinematographer (1927–2023)
Victor Jay Kemper (April 14, 1927 – November 27, 2023) was an American cinematographer.
Life and career
Victor Jay Kemper was born in Newark, New Jersey, on April 14, 1927, as the son of Florence (née Freedman) and Louis Kemper.[ 1] He was a graduate of Seton Hall University .
As a cinematographer, Kemper collaborated extensively with director Arthur Hiller . Kemper worked with the leading directors of the 1970s including John Cassavetes , Sidney Lumet , Anthony Harvey , Michael Ritchie , Ulu Grosbard , Peter Yates , Karel Reisz , Elaine May , J. Lee Thompson , Elia Kazan , George Roy Hill , Robert Wise , Carl Reiner , Bob Rafelson , Irvin Kershner , Richard Attenborough , and Norman Jewison .
Kemper was a member of the American Society of Cinematographers (ASC), and was its president twice, from 1993 to 1996, and from 1999 to 2001.
Kemper died in Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles , on November 27, 2023, at the age of 96.[ 2]
Filmography
Director of photography
Film
Camera and electrical department
Direct-to-video films
Documentaries
Thanks
Year
Film
Director
Role
1992
Visions of Light
Special thanks: AFI
2004
Edgar G. Ulmer: The Man Off-Screen
Michael Palm
Thanks
TV movies
TV series
Awards and nominations
References
^ "Victor J. Kemper Biography (1927-)" . Film Reference . Retrieved November 18, 2022 .
^ Barnes, Mike (November 28, 2023). "Victor J. Kemper, Cinematographer on 'Dog Day Afternoon', 'Husbands' and 'The Jerk,' Dies at 96" . The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved November 29, 2023 .
^ Canby, Vincent (June 10, 1971). "Zany Role for George Scott:' They Might Be Giants' Opens at Beekman" . The New York Times . ISSN 0362-4331 . Retrieved November 23, 2022 .
^ Canby, Vincent (November 8, 1978). "Film: Dummy Takes Over in 'Magic':Wooden Handed" . The New York Times . Retrieved November 23, 2022 .
^ Maslin, Janet (December 14, 1979). "Movie: Steve Martin Stars in 'The Jerk':Birthday Surprise" . The New York Times . ISSN 0362-4331 . Retrieved November 23, 2022 .
^ Maslin, Janet (August 9, 1980). "MISS NEWTON-JOHN IN 'XANADU' " . The New York Times . Retrieved November 23, 2022 .
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