In Hollywood as an assistant cameraman from the early 20s, he graduated to cinematographer in 1925. Was in charge of the photography of numerous films at Paramount, RKO, Fox and other studios, achieving high standards in both outdoor and indoor scenes, initially in black and white and later in color cinematography. Notable (non-nominated) credits include THE GAY DEFENDER (1927), THE LOVE DOCTOR and SEVEN KEYS TO BALDPATE (both 1929), THE LOST SQUADRON (1932), THE MONKEY'S PAW (1933), SPITFIRE (1934), ROBERTA (1935), THE TEXAS RANGERS (1936), THIN ICE (1937), ISLAND IN THE SKY (1938), EVERYTHING HAPPENS AT NIGHT (1939), THE GAY CABALLERO (1940), RISE AND SHINE (1941), NOB HILL (1945), CANYON PASSAGE (1946), DESERT FURY (1947), TWO TICKETS TO BROADWAY (1951), THE THREAT (1960) and his last film THE DEVIL'S PARTNER (released 1962). Married and divorced actress Kay Sutton, who appeared in several films of the late 30s.  Nominated for Cinematography 1930-31: CIMARRON  Nominated for Cinematography (Black & White) 1941: SUN VALLEY SERENADE  Nominated for Cinematography (Color) 1942: TO THE SHORES OF TRIPOLI  Nominated for Cinematography (Black & White) 1942: THE PIED PIPER  Nominated for Cinematography (Color) 1943: HEAVEN CAN WAIT  Nominated for Cinematography (Color) 1944: HOME IN INDIANA  Nominated for Cinematography (Color) 1953: BENEATH THE 12 MILE REEF 7 nominations