Loyal Griggs entered the film industry in the mid-1920s, directly outof high school, as an assistant in the special effects department ofParamount. He was a cameraman for nearly 30 years before graduating todirector of photography, and he proved his worth by winning an AcademyAward for cinematography forShane (1953), just two years after hiselevation to lighting cameraman.
BornAugust 15, 1906
DiedMay 6, 1978(71)
- Won 1 Oscar
- 2 wins & 3 nominations total
Cinematographer
Visual Effects
Camera and Electrical Department
- Born
- Died
- May 6,1978
- Laguna Hills, California, USA(undisclosed)
- Spouse
- Addie I.? - May 6, 1978 (his death, 1 child)
- TriviaWhen Cecil B. DeMille suffered a heart attack during principle photography on "The Ten Commandments" (1956), he stepped in and directed some scenes which helped keep the production from being shut down.
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