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- Died
- Gerald Hirschfeld was born on April 25, 1921 in New York City, New York, USA. He was a cinematographer and director, known for Young Frankenstein (1974), Mr. Smith (1983) and The Car (1977). He was married to Julia Tucker and Sarnell Ogus. He died on February 13, 2017 in Ashland, Oregon, USA.
- SpousesJulia Tucker(1982 - February 13, 2017) (his death, 4 children)Sarnell Ogus(May 1, 1946 - January 1980) (divorced, 4 children)
- Currently lives in Ashland, Oregon.
- Member of the American Society of Cinematographers (ASC).
- Father of cinematographer Alec Hirschfeld.
- Served at the Signal Corps Photographic Center during World War II as an assistant and operator for established Hollywood cinematographers including Leo Tover and Stanley Cortez.
- Prolific contributor to American Cinematographer magazine.
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