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Ronald Neame was born on 23 April, 1911 in London, England, UK, is a cinematographer,director,producer. Discover Ronald Neame's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 99 years old?

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Occupation cinematographer,director,producer
Age 99 years old
Zodiac Sign Taurus
Born 23 April 1911
Birthday 23 April
Birthplace London, England, UK
Date of death 16 June, 2010
Died Place Los Angeles, California, USA
Nationality United Kingdom

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Who Is Ronald Neame's Wife?

His wife is Donna Bernice Friedberg (12 September 1993 - 16 June 2010) ( his death), Beryl Yolanda Heanly (15 October 1932 - 1992) ( divorced) ( 1 child)

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Wife Donna Bernice Friedberg (12 September 1993 - 16 June 2010) ( his death), Beryl Yolanda Heanly (15 October 1932 - 1992) ( divorced) ( 1 child)
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Ronald Neame Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Ronald Neame worth at the age of 99 years old? Ronald Neame’s income source is mostly from being a successful Cinematographer. He is from United Kingdom. We have estimated Ronald Neame's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1911

A British filmmaker who, over the years, worked as assistant director, cinematographer, producer, writer and ultimately director, Ronald Neame was born on April 23, 1911. His father, Elwin Neame, was a film director and his mother, Ivy Close, was a film star.

1920

During the 1920s, he started working at famous Elstree Studios.

1923

Financial difficulties arose for the family after the death of his father, Elwin Neame, in 1923. As a result, he was forced to leave public school to look for a job. He found one at the newly opened Elstree Studios. This started him on his way to being a film director.

1929

One of his first jobs was assistant cameraman for Alfred Hitchcock on Blackmail (1929), the first talking picture made in England.

1930

Neame became a cinematographer during the 1930s.

1942

In 1942, he and sound designer C. C.

Stevens received a special effect Oscar nomination for One of Our Aircraft Is Missing (1942), a film by the Michael Powell/Emeric Pressburger team.

1944

In 1944, after working together on In Which We Serve (1942), Neame, David Lean and producer Anthony Havelock-Allan formed a production company, Cineguild.

1945

The screenplays for its films Brief Encounter (1945) and Great Expectations (1946) received best writing Oscar nominations.

1947

After a fall-out with Lean and the demise of Cineguild in 1947, Neame turned to directing with Take My Life (1947).

1952

As a director, he would be quite versatile, touching genres like comedy (The Promoter (1952), Hopscotch (1980)), psychological studies (The Chalk Garden (1964)), musical (Scrooge (1970)), thriller (The Odessa File (1974)) and even disaster movies (The Poseidon Adventure (1972), the one that started the trend, produced by Irwin Allen).

1958

Under Neame's guidance, Alec Guinness won the best actor trophee at the 1958 Venice festival for The Horse's Mouth (1958), a comedy based on a book adapted by Guinness himself.

1960

Two years later, John Mills received the same award for Tunes of Glory (1960), also directed by Neame.

1962

Member of the jury at the Venice Film Festival in 1962.

1964

Directed three actresses to Oscar nominations: Edith Evans (Best Supporting Actress, The Chalk Garden (1964)), Maggie Smith (Best Actress, The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (1969)), and Shelley Winters (Best Supporting Actress, The Poseidon Adventure (1972)). Smith won an Academy Award for her performance.

1969

In 1969, Maggie Smith got her first Oscar for The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (1969) under Neame's direction, and in 1970, Albert Finney got his first Golden Globe for his role in Neame's "Scrooge".

1996

In 1996, Neane was awarded Commander of the Order of the British Empire in recognition for his contributions to the film industry.

2003

In 2003, he published his autobiography, "Straight from the Horse's Mouth". Keeping up the family tradition, his son Christopher Neame is a movie producer and his grandson, Gareth Neame, works for the BBC.