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Vilmos Zsigmond
Director of Photography·Hungary·1930–2016
Vilmos Zsigmond (June 16, 1930 - January 1, 2016) was a Hungarian-American cinematographer. His work in cinematography helped shape the look of American movies in the 1970s, making him one of the leading figures in the American New Wave movement. Zsigmond worked frequently with many leading American directors, such as Robert Altman, Steven Spielberg, Brian De Palma, Michael Cimino and Woody Allen.
Also known as: William Zsigmund, William Zsigmond
Educated at: University of Theatre and Film Arts
Career
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- Credits
- 1
- 1 production
- Active
- 1978
- <1 year
Recognition
Awards (1 won, 1 total)
- WONAcademy Award·Best Cinematography·1979→The Deer Hunter
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Career
Filmography
| Production | Year | Role | Format | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | The Deer Hunter | 1978 | Director of Photography | — |
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Frequent collaborators
People who have worked on the most productions alongside Vilmos Zsigmond.




