James Crabe, A.S.C. (August 19, 1931 – May 2, 1989) was an American cinematographer, known for his work in the 1970s and '80s on numerous films, including ''

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'', ''

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'', ''Night Shift'', ''

The Karate Kid ''The Karate Kid'' is a 1984 American martial arts drama film written by Robert Mark Kamen and directed by John G. Avildsen. It is the first installment in the ''Karate Kid'' franchise, and stars Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, Elisabeth Shue an ...

'', and '' Thank God It's Friday''. He was a regular collaborator of director

John G. Avildsen John Guilbert Avildsen (December 21, 1935 – June 16, 2017) was an American film director. He is perhaps best known for directing ''Rocky'' (1976), which earned him the Academy Award for Best Director, and the first three ''The Karate Kid'' fil ...

, and a two-time Primetime Emmy Award winner, in addition to being nominated for multiple ASC Awards and an

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Biography

James Crabe was one of the few openly gay cinematographers in Hollywood. He was nominated for the

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for director

's '' The Formula'' (1980). He also photographed Avildsen's films ''

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'' (1973), '' W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings'' (1975), ''

'' (1976), ''

'' (1984), ''

The Karate Kid Part II ''The Karate Kid Part II'' is a 1986 American martial arts drama film written by Robert Mark Kamen and directed by John G. Avildsen. It is the second installment in the ''Karate Kid'' franchise and the sequel to the 1984 film '' The Karate Kid'' ...

'' (1986), '' Happy New Year'' (1987) and '' For Keeps'' (1988) as well as '' Thank God It's Friday'' (1978), ''

'' (1979), and '' Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment'' (1985). He won the

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for '' The Letter'' (1982) and was nominated for ''The Entertainer'' (1976), '' Eleanor and Franklin: The White House Years'' (1977) and his final film ''

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'' (1988). He won Outstanding Cinematography for a Series for ''

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'' episode "More Than Murder" in 1984.

Death

On May 2, 1989, James Crabe died at his home in Sherman Oaks, California, from complications of AIDS at the age of 57. ''

The Karate Kid Part III ''The Karate Kid Part III'' is a 1989 American martial arts drama film, the third entry in the ''Karate Kid'' franchise and a sequel to ''The Karate Kid Part II'' (1986). It stars Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, Robyn Lively, and Thomas Ian Griffith ...

'' was dedicated to his memory.

Selected filmography

*''

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'' (1965) *'' One Way Wahine'' (1965)

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