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Freddie Francis was an English cinematographer and director who worked on over 100 films in his career. He was born in Islington, London, England, UK on December 22, 1917. He began his career as a camera assistant in the 1930s and worked his way up to become a cinematographer in the 1940s. He was known for his work on films such as The Innocents (1961), The Elephant Man (1980), and The Straight Story (1999). He won two Academy Awards for Best Cinematography for Sons and Lovers (1960) and Glory (1989). He also directed several films, including The Doctor and the Devils (1985) and The Doctor's Dilemma (1986). He died on March 17, 2007 in London, England, UK.

Popular As Frederick William Francis
Occupation director,cinematographer,camera_department
Age 90 years old
Zodiac Sign Sagittarius
Born 22 December 1917
Birthday 22 December
Birthplace Islington, London, England, UK
Date of death 17 March, 2007
Died Place Isleworth, Middlesex, England, UK
Nationality United Kingdom

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Who Is Freddie Francis's Wife?

His wife is Pamela Mann (1963 - 17 March 2007) ( his death) ( 2 children), Gladys Dorrell (1940 - 1961) ( divorced) ( 1 child)

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Wife Pamela Mann (1963 - 17 March 2007) ( his death) ( 2 children), Gladys Dorrell (1940 - 1961) ( divorced) ( 1 child)
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Freddie Francis Net Worth

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Source of Income Director

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2006

Completed his autobiography before suffering a stroke in December of 2006.

1962

Started to direct from 1962, particularly horror films for Hammer and Amicus. Accepted many assignments to make a name for himself, but regretted this later when he became somewhat typecast in the genre. However, he was a stylist who created superior visuals for several poorly written films. After reading a script, he would 'photograph the film in his mind'. One of his personal favorites among his work was The Skull (1965).

1960

In addition to his Oscar-winning shooting of Sons and Lovers (1960) and Glory (1989), he was also a respected director of horror and science fiction.

1935

Studied engineering but changed his career direction when he developed an interest in photography and cinema. Became a clapper boy at Elstree Studios in 1935, eventually working his way up to camera assistant at Pinewood. Wartime service with the Army Kinematograph Unit, then became camera operator at London Films. Worked on several films for Powell & Pressburger and John Huston. Full lighting cameraman from 1956. A noted exponent of British 'New Wave' cinematography.

1934

Began working in films as a still photographer at Shepherds Bush Studios in 1934, then proceeded to make short films for the British Army during WWII.