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Gordon Willis (The Prince of Darkness, Gordy) was born on 28 May, 1931 in Astoria, Queens, New York City, New York, USA, is a cinematographer,director,camera_department. Discover Gordon Willis'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 83 years old?

Popular As The Prince of Darkness, Gordy
Occupation cinematographer,director,camera_department
Age 83 years old
Zodiac Sign Gemini
Born 28 May, 1931
Birthday 28 May
Birthplace Astoria, Queens, New York City, New York, USA
Date of death 18 May, 2014
Died Place North Falmouth, Massachusetts, USA
Nationality United States

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Gordon Willis Height, Weight & Measurements

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Who Is Gordon Willis's Wife?

His wife is Helen (1955 - 18 May 2014) ( his death) ( 3 children)

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Gordon Willis Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Gordon Willis worth at the age of 83 years old? Gordon Willis’s income source is mostly from being a successful Cinematographer. He is from United States. We have estimated Gordon Willis's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Source of Income Cinematographer

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1971

In a Spectacular seven-year period from 1971-77, seven of the films he worked on as director of photography accumulated 39 Oscar nominations with 19 wins. Among these wins were three Best Picture winners (The Godfather (1972), The Godfather: Part II (1974) and Annie Hall (1977)) and six for acting (Jane Fonda, Marlon Brando, John Houseman, Robert De Niro, Jason Robards and Diane Keaton). Incredibly, Willis failed to secure a single nomination for himself during this period.

1972

He was the cinematographer for five films that were nominated for the Best Picture Oscar: The Godfather (1972), The Godfather: Part II (1974), All the President's Men (1976), Annie Hall (1977), The Godfather Part III (1990). Of those, The Godfather (1972), The Godfather: Part II (1974) and Annie Hall (1977) are winners in the category.

1974

His work on the first two Godfather films turned out to be groundbreaking in its use of low-light photography and underexposed film, as well as in his control of lighting and exposure to create the sepia tones that denoted period scenes in The Godfather: Part II (1974).

1975

Member of the American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) since 1975.

1977

Gordon Willis was an American cinematographer. He's best known for his work on Francis Ford Coppola's Godfather films, as well asWoody Allen's Annie Hall (1977) and Manhattan (1979).

In the seven-year period up to 1977, Willis was the director of photography on six films that received among them 39 Academy Award nominations, winning 19 times, including three awards for Best Picture. During this time he did not receive a single nomination for Best Cinematography.

1980

He directed one film of his own, Windows (1980).

1997

His last film as a cinematographer was The Devil's Own (1997), directed by Alan J. Pakula.

2009

Received an honorary Academy Award in 2009. Other honorees were Lauren Bacall, Roger Corman and Thalberg Award recipient John Calley.