Born in Denver, CO. Leading Hollywood cinematographer who worked on 18 pictures with Frank Capra, including LOST HORIZON (1937) and IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE (1946). Walker won a special Academy Award in 1982 for his "outstanding technical contributions" to the medium, which included pioneering work with zoom lenses undertaken after his retirement. For a list of Walker's 142 credits, see the Internet Movie Database.  Nominated for Cinematography 1938: YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU  Nominated for Cinematography (Black and White) 1939: ONLY ANGELS HAVE WINGS  Nominated for Cinematography (Black and White) 1941: HERE COMES MR. JORDAN  Nominated for Cinematography (Color) 1946: THE JOLSON STORY  Gordon E. Sawyer Award 1981: For technical contributions that have brought credit to the motion picture industry. This award was first authorized by the Academy Board of Governors in 1981. 4 nominations, 1 Honorary Award