American cinematographer (1903-1963).
Born June 29th, 1903 in Missouri.
Died April 30th, 1963 at 59 years old in Los Angeles (myocardial infarction).
Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “Wow! What a Ride! Hunter S. Thompson