Born in New York City. Began his career as a commercial photographer and entered film in 1919, serving a three-year stint as cameraman for Cecil B. De Mille. Struss then went freelance and gained renown for his work on BEN-HUR (1926), particularly in his use of filters to effect visual transformations -- a technique he repeated to great effect in DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE (1932). Struss received widespread recognition for his collaboration with Charles Rosher on F.W. Murnau's SUNRISE (1927) and, following several collaborations with D.W. Griffith, began a fruitful 18-year association with Paramount. Other memorable work includes his contributions to the atmospheric thriller, ISLAND OF LOST SOULS (1933) and Charlie Chaplin's LIMELIGHT (1952). For a complete listing of Struss' 138 film and TV credits, see the Internet Movie Database.  Cinematography 1927-28: SUNRISE (w. Charles Rosher) NOTE: This year awards were presented in the name of the individual and could honor work on one or more films.  Nominated for Cinematography 1931-32: DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE  Nominated for Cinematography 1932-33: THE SIGN OF THE CROSS  Nominated for Cinematography (Color) 1941: ALOMA OF THE SOUTH SEAS (w. Wilfred M. Cline & William E. Snyder) 4 nominations, 1 Award