Donald Peterman
Donald Peterman | |
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Born | Donald William Peterman January 3, 1932 Palos Verdes Estates, California, U.S. |
Nationality | American |
Other names | Don Peterman |
Occupation | Cinematographer |
Years active | 1966–2000 |
Organisation | American Society of Cinematographers |
Donald William Peterman,
Life and career
Donald William Peterman was born in Los Angeles, on January 3, 1932.[1] He graduated from Redondo Union High School in Redondo Beach, California, before serving in the United States Army during the early 1950s.[1] Peterman began shooting documentaries for the U.S. Army during his time in the service.
Peterman began his professional career as a clapper loader for Hal Roach Studios at the age of 22 after leaving the U.S. Army.[1][2] He departed Hal Roach Studios for Cascade Studios, where he worked the optical printer and animation camera.[2] Peterman left Cascade Studios to work on the Lassie television series, but later returned to Cascade Studios to become director of photography for the studio's television commercial productions.[2]
Peterman made his film debut as director of photography in the 1979
Peterman was nominated for an
In 1997, Peterman suffered head injuries, a broken leg and broken ribs in an accident on the
Peterman's last film was
Donald Peterman died at his home in Palos Verdes Estates, California, of myelodysplastic syndrome on February 5, 2011, at the age of 79.[1][2]
Filmography
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m "Perry Moore, 'Narnia' series executive producer, dies at 39; Don Peterman, Oscar-nominated cinematographer, dies at 79; Nancy Carr, network TV publicist, dies at 50". Los Angeles Times. February 22, 2011. Retrieved February 23, 2011.
- ^ a b c d e f g "'Flashdance' d.p. Don Peterman dies at 79". Variety. February 21, 2011. Retrieved February 23, 2011.
- ^ ICG Magazine. Retrieved September 9, 2017.
External links
- Donald Peterman at IMDb