George Barnes

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Biography

From Wikipedia George S. Barnes, A.S.C. (October 16, 1892 – May 30, 1953) was an American cinematographer from the era of silent films to the early 1950s. Over the course of his career, he was nominated for an Academy Award eight times, including his work on The Devil Dancer (1927) with Gilda Gray and Clive Brook. However, he only won once, for his work on the Alfred Hitchcock film Rebecca (1940). He died at the age of 60 in Los Angeles, California after having worked on at least 142 films. He was married to Joan Blondell from 1933 to 1936, and was the father of television executive Norman S. Powell.

Career Overview

George Barnes has 125 screen credits in a career dating back to 1918. Their work spans 8 cinematic universes — most prominently James Brothers Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include The War of the Worlds, Rebecca, Jane Eyre. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Camera
Gender
male
Known Credits
125
Birth Date
1892-10-16 00:00:00
Birth Place
Pasadena, California, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 8 universes

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