Gregg Toland

Birth Name:

Gregg Wesley Toland

Birth Place:

Charleston, Illinois, United States

Profession

Cinematographer, Camera department, Director, Actor

In 2003, was named one of history's top ten most influential cinematographers by a survey conducted by the International Cinematographers Guild
After being hired as an office boy at age 15 by Fox Studios, Toland proved himself and ultimately climbed the ranks to become an assistant cameraman
Became captivated by films at a young age and moved to Hollywood as a teenager to pursue a career in cinematography
Quote: "Photographing Citizen Kane" was indeed the most exciting professional adventure of my career․""
Known for embracing new technology and innovations in cinematography
Known for his deep focus technique, which allows for a clear foreground, middleground and background
In 1931, became the youngest cameraman in Hollywood at age 27

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