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Leonard J. South was a cinematographer, camera department, and editor who worked on films such as The Godfather, The Godfather Part II, and The Godfather Part III. He was born on October 17, 1913 in Long Island, New York, USA. South began his career in the film industry in the 1940s, working as a camera assistant and later as a cinematographer. He worked on a number of films throughout the 1950s and 1960s, including The Godfather, The Godfather Part II, and The Godfather Part III. South was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Cinematography for his work on The Godfather Part II. He was also nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Cinematography for a Limited Series or a Special for his work on the television series The Godfather Saga. South passed away on April 8, 2002 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He was 88 years old.

Popular As Leonard James Sasserath
Occupation cinematographer,camera_department,editor
Age 93 years old
Zodiac Sign Libra
Born 17 October 1913
Birthday 17 October
Birthplace Long Island, New York, USA
Date of death 6 January, 2006
Died Place Northridge, California, USA
Nationality United States

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Who Is Leonard J. South's Wife?

His wife is Betty (Lynne) Zoe Catlin (10 March 1956 - ?) ( divorced) ( 1 child), Violet N. Cane (26 December 1942 - 4 March 1954) ( divorced) ( 2 children)

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Wife Betty (Lynne) Zoe Catlin (10 March 1956 - ?) ( divorced) ( 1 child), Violet N. Cane (26 December 1942 - 4 March 1954) ( divorced) ( 2 children)
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Leonard J. South Net Worth

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Source of Income Cinematographer

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1989

Past President, The American Society of Cinematographers,(ASC)(1989-1990). Long time member Board of Governors.

1980

After returning from the Navy in WWII, Leonard (Lenny) South was offered a job in the Warner Bros camera department where he trained to become an assistant cameraman. After learning his craft, he was offered a camera assistant position with Robert (Bobby) Burks, ASC. During his stint as a camera assistant with Mr. Burks, the two worked with Alfred Hitchcock who took a liking to Lenny. Lenny had a natural talent and personality that Hitchcock appreciated. On Hitchcock's next picture, Robert Burks brought Lenny on as the camera operator and from then on the pact was made. Lenny worked on 14 movies with Alfred Hitchcock until Hitchcock's death in 1980. After Lenny became a Director of Photography, he photographed a number of movies as well as television shows with other directors.

1976

Yet, he and Alfred Hitchcock continued their lifelong relationship and in 1976 he photographed 'Family Plot' with Hitchcock and was nominated that year for an Academy Award. Together they had a lifelong friendship and understanding of the principles of filmmaking.