At the American Academy of Arts & Motion Picture Sciences awards on March 25th 2001 British director, cinematographer and performer Jack Cardiff will be given an honory Oscar in recognition of his lifelong achievements in cinema.

Jack Cardiff was born on 18th September 1914 in Yarmouth, Norfolk.  He began his movie career as a child actor in the silent days and later became a cameraman.  He was among the first to learn the techniques of Technicolor and is celebrated for his photographic style.

He shot among many others: The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp, Black Narcissus, African Queen (illustrated), The Red Shoes and Death on the Nile. He has directed notable works including Sons and Lovers and Girl on a Motorcycle.

He has been IAC's guest of honour at what used to be known as The London International Amateur Film Festival when he regaled the audience with details of his career.

He won the cinematography Oscar in 1947 for Black Narcissus and was nominated for cinematography with War and Peace (1956) and Fanny (1961). He was nominated for best director for Sons and Lovers (1960).

We are proud to congratulate Mr. Cardiff on this latest honour.

Page updated on 21 March 2008

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