George Hurrell Sr.

Known for: Cinematographer
Date of birth: 1904. June 1.
Place of birth: Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

Classically trained as a painter, Hurrell employed fine art techniques in his compositions. Beginning in 1930, Hurrell worked as a portrait photographer for most of the major Hollywood motion picture studios, first with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. While most of the country suffered during the Great Depress...