Born in Vermont, USA. Cinematographer who entered American film at Republic Pictures in 1935 with TUMBLING TUMBLEWEEDS (uncredited cameraman). By 1947, he had graduated to director of photography in a number of Republic westerns. In 1953, he also began working in television and was d.p. for "Buffalo Bill, Jr." and "The Gene Autry Show" (both 1955), "Annie Oakley" (1956) and "Sky King" (1958). Visit the Internet Movie Database for a complete listing of his credits.  Nominated for Special Effects 1940: WOMEN IN WAR - Photography (w. Howard J. Lydecker & Ellis J. Thackery) 1 nomination