About
Cinematographer known for his work on the Oscar-winning films "Scarface" from 1983 and "Chinatown" from 1974.
Before Fame
He began his film career as part of the clean-up crew on a Dallas television station, and he quickly began building sets and operating cameras.
Trivia
He was the first inductee into the prestigious American Society of Cinematographers.
Family Life
He grew up in Dallas, Texas.
Associated With
He appeared in front of the camera on several occasions, including in a season two episode of Rod Serling's famous sci-fi series "The Twilight Zone."