William A. Fraker

Born: 1923-09-29

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA

Biography

William Ashman Fraker (September 29, 1923 – May 31, 2010) was an American cinematographer, film director and producer. He was nominated five times for the Academy Award for Best Cinematography. In 2000, he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) honoring his career.

As cinematographer, his films include The President's Analyst (1967), Rosemary's Baby (1968), Bullitt (1968), Paint Your Wagon (1969), The Day of the Dolphin (1973), Coonskin (1975), Looking For Mr. Goodbar (1977), Exorcist II: The Heretic (1977), Heaven Can Wait (1978), 1941 (1979), WarGames (1983), Irreconcilable Differences (1984), Murphy's Romance (1985), Tombstone (1993), and Street Fighter (1994).

He directed three theatrical films, Monte Walsh (1970), A Reflection of Fear (1971), and The Legend of the Lone Ranger (1981), as well as several television series.

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Known For

WarGames
Close Encounters of the Third Kind
Tombstone
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
Rosemary's Baby
Street Fighter
Vegas Vacation
1941
Father of the Bride Part II
Bullitt

Top Movie Credits

WarGames Director of Photography
Close Encounters of the Third Kind Director of Photography
Tombstone Associate Producer
Rosemary's Baby Director of Photography
Street Fighter Director of Photography
Vegas Vacation Director of Photography
1941 Director of Photography
Father of the Bride Part II Director of Photography
Bullitt Director of Photography