- Was John Wayne's favorite cameraman.
- Served as photographic officer for the U.S.A.F., flying 17 missions on the "Memphis Belle" during World War II.
- In 1955 he filmed The Sea Chase (1955), his first project as Director of Photography, with John Wayne, after which the actor signed him to a contract with his Batjac Productions. The two went on to collaborate on 21 more films, including John Ford's The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962). He retired in 1972 after filming The Train Robbers (1973) for Burt Kennedy.
- He was nominated for two Academy Awards for Best Cinematography for The Alamo (1960) and Cheyenne Autumn (1964). His work on numerous westerns earned him the 1973 Heritage Award from the Cowboy Hall of Fame, and he received the American Society of Cinematographers President's Award in 1995.
- Was a member of the American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) since 1965.
- American cinematographer of the 1950s and '60s, best remembered for his work with director John Ford on westerns. He was known as one of Hollywood's pre-eminent location specialists, often risking life and limb to get the perfect shot. He began in the industry as a painter for Alexander Studios and later worked as set painter for Warners, before becoming assistant cameraman for Bert Glennon and Victor Milner.
- Began working in film in 1923 as assistant cameraman. Worked in Mexico, Spain, served in Army Air Corps in WWII after which he returned to Hollywood.
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