Walter Wottitz (June 22, 1912 – November 1, 1986) was an American

cinematographer The cinematographer or director of photography (sometimes shortened to DP or DOP) is the person responsible for the recording of a film, television production, music video or other live-action piece. The cinematographer is the chief of the camera ...

. He won an

Academy Award The Academy Awards, commonly known as the Oscars, are awards for artistic and technical merit in film. They are presented annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) in the United States in recognition of excellence ...

for Best Cinematography for the film '' The Longest Day''. Wottitz died in November 1986.

Selected filmography

* ''

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'' (1942) * ''

That's Not the Way to Die ''That's Not the Way to Die'' (French: ''On ne meurt pas comme ça'') is a 1946 French mystery film, mystery crime film directed by Jean Boyer (director), Jean Boyer and starring Erich von Stroheim, Anne-Marie Blanc and Denise Vernac. The film's s ...

'' (1946) * '' Love Is at Stake'' (1957) * ''

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'' (1962) * '' The Longest Day'' (1962; co-won with Jean Bourgoin) * ''

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'' (1966) * '' Under the Sign of the Bull'' (1969) * '' The Widow Couderc'' (1971) * ''

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'' (1972)

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Wottitz, Walter Year of birth missing 1986 deaths American cinematographers Best Cinematographer Academy Award winners