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Isidore Mankofsky (September 22, 1931 – March 11, 2021)[2] was an American cinematographer, and was nominated for two Emmys.[3] He is best known for his work on films such as The Muppet Movie (1979) and The Jazz Singer (1980). He shot more than 200 educational movies for Encyclopædia Britannica.[4]
Isidore Mankofsky | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 22, 1931 |
| Died | March 11, 2021 (aged 89) |
| Alma mater | Brooks Institute |
| Occupation | Cinematographer |
| Years active | 1967–2007 |
| Spouse | Christine Mankofsky 1972 |
| Awards | American Society of Cinematographers Presidents Award 2009 [1] |
He died at his home in Los Angeles, California in March 2021 at the age of 89.[5]
Selected filmography
edit- 1970: A.k.a. Cassius Clay
- 1971: Werewolves on Wheels
- 1973: Scream Blacula Scream
- 1974: The Ultimate Thrill
- 1977: Lanigan's Rabbi
- 1979: The Muppet Movie
- 1980: Somewhere in Time
- 1980: The Jazz Singer
- 1982: In the Custody of Strangers
- 1983: Baby Sister
- 1983: Quarterback Princess
- 1984: Silence of the Heart
- 1984: The Burning Bed
- 1985: Better off Dead
- 1985: Ewoks: The Battle for Endor
- 1986: One Crazy Summer
- 1988: A Very Brady Christmas
- 1988: Clinton and Nadine
- 1989: Parent Trap III
- 1989: Polly
- 1989: Skin Deep
- 1991: Love, Lies and Murder
- 1992: Afterburn
- 1992: Day-O
- 1992: Bed of Lies
- 1994: Father and Scout
- 1994: The Gift of Love
- 1995: Out-of-Sync
- 1995: The Heidi Chronicles
- 1996: She Cried No
Literature
edit- Zone, Ray: Isidore Mankofsky in 3-D filmmakers: Conversations with creators of stereoscopic motion pictures, 2005, p. 61-70.
- Alexander, Geoff & Prelinger, Rick: Isidore Mankofsky in Academic Films for the Classroom: A History, Mcfarland & Co Inc., 2010, p. 172-173.
- Fauer, John: Cinematographer Style - The Complete Interviews, Vol. II, American Cinematographer, 2009
References
edit- ^ "In Memoriam: Isidore Mankofsky, ASC (1931-2021) - The American Society of Cinematographers". theasc.com. Retrieved May 11, 2022.
- ^ ASC Staff (March 13, 2021). "In Memoriam: Isidore Mankofsky, ASC (1931–2021)". American Society of Cinematographers. Retrieved March 15, 2021.
- ^ "In Memoriam: Isidore Mankofsky, ASC (1931-2021) - The American Society of Cinematographers". theasc.com. Retrieved May 11, 2022.
- ^ "Isidore Mankofsky". www.afana.org. Retrieved May 11, 2022.
- ^ Isidore Mankofsky, Cinematographer on 'The Muppet Movie,' Dies at 89
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