Hans Frederick Koenekamp (December 3, 1891 – September 12, 1992) was an American special effects artist and cinematographer.[1] He was nominated for an Oscar for Best Special Effects for the film Air Force (1943).[2] He worked on more than 90 films during his career.
H. F. Koenekamp | |
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Born | Hans Frederick Koenekamp December 3, 1891 Denison, Iowa, U.S. |
Died | September 12, 1992 Northridge, California, U.S. | (aged 100)
Occupation(s) | Special effects artist, cinematographer |
Years active | 1914-1957 |
Cinematographer Fred J. Koenekamp (1922–2017) was his son.
Partial filmography
edit- Mabel's Strange Predicament (1914)
- Tillie's Punctured Romance (1914)
- The Stage Hand (1920)
- The Fall Guy (1921)
- The Bell Hop (1921)
- The Sawmill (1922)
- The Show (1922)
- The Agent (1922)
- No Wedding Bells (1923)
- The Girl in the Limousine (1924)
- Kid Speed (1924)
- The Wizard of Oz (1925)
- Stop, Look and Listen (1926)
- Spuds (1927)
- China Clipper (1936)
- Air Force (1943)
- Spencer's Mountain (1963)
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Hans F. Koenekamp; Retired Cinematographer". Los Angeles Times. September 15, 1992. Retrieved June 22, 2013.
- ^ "The 16th Academy Awards (1944) Nominees and Winners". oscars.org. Retrieved June 22, 2013.