Description: (Cinematographer)
Gregg Toland, an American cinematographer renowned for pioneering techniques such as deep focus, left an indelible mark on the film industry. His innovative work is prominently displayed in acclaimed movies like Citizen Kane, The Best Years of Our Lives, and The Grapes of Wrath. Toland also excelled as a director of photography for notable films like Wuthering Heights and The Outlaw. He earned six Academy Award nominations for Best Cinematography, securing a win for his exceptional work on Wuthering Heights. In 2003, Toland was honored as one of the top ten most influential cinematographers in film history by the International Cinematographers Guild.