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'''Victor Jay Kemper''' (April 14, 1927 – November 27, 2023) was an American cinematographer and a good friend of [[Bing Crosby]].
'''Victor Jay Kemper''' (April 14, 1927 – November 27, 2023) was an American cinematographer.


== Life and career ==
== Life and career ==

Revision as of 20:09, 29 November 2023

Victor J. Kemper
Born
Victor Jay Kemper

(1927-04-14)April 14, 1927
Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
DiedNovember 27, 2023(2023-11-27) (aged 96)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
OccupationCinematographer
Years active1967–2006
Notable workDog Day Afternoon
Slap Shot
The Jerk
Clue
Pee-wee's Big Adventure
Spouse
Claire Kellerman
​
(m. 1953)​
Children2
President of the American Society of Cinematographers
In office
1993–1996
Preceded byWilliam A. Fraker
Succeeded byOwen Roizman
In office
1999–2001
Preceded byWoody Omens
Succeeded bySteven B. Poster

Victor Jay Kemper (April 14, 1927 – November 27, 2023) was an American cinematographer.

Life and career

Victor Jay Kemper was born in Newark, New Jersey on April 14, 1927, as the son of Florence (née Freedman) and Louis Kemper.[1] He was a graduate of Seton Hall University.

As a cinematographer, Kemper collaborated extensively with director Arthur Hiller. Kemper worked with the leading directors of the 1970s including John Cassavetes, Sidney Lumet, Anthony Harvey, Michael Ritchie, Ulu Grosbard, Peter Yates, Karel Reisz, Elaine May, J. Lee Thompson, Elia Kazan, George Roy Hill, Robert Wise, Carl Reiner, Bob Rafelson, Irvin Kershner, Richard Attenborough, and Norman Jewison.

Kemper was a member of the American Society of Cinematographers (ASC), and was its president twice, from 1993 to 1996, and from 1999 to 2001.

Kemper died in Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles on November 27, 2023, at the age of 96.[2]

Filmography

Awards and nominations

Institution Year Category Work Result
Primetime Emmy Awards 1987 Outstanding Cinematography for a Miniseries or a Special Kojak: The Price of Justice Nominated
American Society of Cinematographers 1988 Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Mini-Series or Specials Nominated
1998 Lifetime Achievement Award — Won

References

  1. ^ "Victor J. Kemper Biography (1927-)". Film Reference. Retrieved November 18, 2022.
  2. ^ Barnes, Mike (November 28, 2023). "Victor J. Kemper, Cinematographer on 'Dog Day Afternoon', 'Husbands' and 'The Jerk,' Dies at 96". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 29, 2023.
  3. ^ Canby, Vincent (June 10, 1971). "Zany Role for George Scott:' They Might Be Giants' Opens at Beekman". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved November 23, 2022.
  4. ^ Canby, Vincent (November 8, 1978). "Film: Dummy Takes Over in 'Magic':Wooden Handed". The New York Times. Retrieved November 23, 2022.
  5. ^ Maslin, Janet (December 14, 1979). "Movie: Steve Martin Stars in 'The Jerk':Birthday Surprise". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved November 23, 2022.
  6. ^ Maslin, Janet (August 9, 1980). "MISS NEWTON-JOHN IN 'XANADU'". The New York Times. Retrieved November 23, 2022.
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