Jack Hildyard

Jack Hildyard, B.S.C. (17 March 1908, London—September 1990, London) was a British cinematographer who worked on more than 80 films during his career. He made several films with David Lean including The Sound Barrier (1952) and Hobson's Choice (1954), as well as Bridge on the River Kwai (1957), for which he won an Academy Award for Best Cinematography and the British Society of Cinematographers Award. His first film was Freedom of the Seas in 193... more

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  • Mar 17, 1908

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  • Sep 1990 (age 82 years)

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