Leonard Smith
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Leonard Smith (April 19, 1894 – October 20, 1947) was a cinematographer who had over 70 film credits from a career that spanned from 1915 to 1946. Smith's start as a cinematographer came on the now lost 1915 silent film The Battle Cry of Peace. Throughout his career he also occasionally worked in the camera and electrical department. Smith's first Academy Award for Best Cinematography (color) nomination came in 1942, for his work on Billy the Kid, sharing the nomination with William V. Skall. In 1944 he was nominated for Lassie Come Home. Smith was again nominated in 1946 for National Velvet, and in 1947, shortly before his death, he received his sole win, for The Yearling. He shared the award with Arthur Arling and Charles Rosher. All of Smith's nominations and wins were in the Color category. Smith served as president of the American Society of Cinematographers from 1941 until his death on October 20, 1947, at the age of 53.
Known for
CameraBirthday
April 19, 1894Deathday
October 20, 1947Gender
MaleKnown Movie Credits
56Place of birth
Brooklyn [now in New York City], New York, USAAlso known as
Arthur Miller, Len Smith, Leonard M. SmithCast credits
Crew credits
The Mortal Storm
Director of PhotographyLassie Come Home
Director of PhotographyThe Devil-Doll
Director of PhotographyFour Girls in White
Director of PhotographyThe Golden Fleecing
Director of PhotographyMurder in the Private Car
Director of PhotographyThe Idle Rich
Director of PhotographyParadise for Three
Director of PhotographyFree and Easy
Director of PhotographySo This Is College
Director of PhotographyThe Battle Cry of Peace
Director of PhotographyHold 'Em Jail
Director of PhotographyTarzan Escapes
Director of PhotographyReducing
Director of PhotographyJonah Jones
Director of PhotographyThey Learned About Women
Director of PhotographyTough Guy
Director of PhotographySo This Is Africa
Director of PhotographyEskimo
Director of PhotographyDangerous Number
Director of PhotographyThe Wizard of Oz
Director of Photography