Jack Hildyard

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Biography

Jack Hildyard (17 March 1908 – 5 September 1990) was a British cinematographer. He made several films with David Lean, including The Sound Barrier (1952), Hobson's Choice (1954), and The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957), for which he won an Academy Award for Best Cinematography.

Career Overview

Jack Hildyard has 66 screen credits in a career dating back to 1938. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently The Wild Geese Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Casino Royale, Topaz, The Bridge on the River Kwai. 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
66
Birth Date
1908-03-17 00:00:00
Birth Place
London, England

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 4 universes

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