John A. Alonzo
John A. Alonzo, ASC (June 12, 1934 – March 13, 2001) was an American cinematographer, television director, and actor known for his diverse body of work in both film and television.
John A. Alonzo | |
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| Born | June 12, 1934 Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | March 13, 2001 (aged 66) Brentwood, California, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Cinematographer, actor, director |
| Years active | 1967–2001 |
| Spouse | Suzanne Heltzel (1954–1966) Jan Murray (?–2001; his death) |
| Children | Gorgiana Alonzo, Angela Argenzia, Cristiana Murray |
Alonzo pioneered handheld work, lighting techniques and high-definition video development during his career. He is remembered mainly for Chinatown (1974) and Scarface (1983), the former for which he was nominated for both a BAFTA and an Academy Award. In addition, he was the recipient of a Primetime Emmy for his work on the 2000 CBS television adaptation of Fail Safe.
Alonzo was the first American cinematographer of Mexican-American and Latino heritage to become a member of the Cinematographer's Union in Los Angeles, as well as the first to be inducted into the ASC.