Leon Shamroy (July 16, 1901 – July 7, 1974) was an American film cinematographer known for his work in 20th Century Fox motion pictures shot in Technicolor. During his half-century career, he earned a record 18 Academy Award nominations (tied with Charles Lang) for Best Cinematography with a record 4 wins (tied with Joseph Ruttenberg).
Leon Shamroy has 111 screen credits in a career dating back to 1926. Their work spans 6 cinematic universes — most prominently Planet of the Apes with 1 titles. Signature works include Planet of the Apes, Cleopatra, The King and I. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 6 universes
