Richard H. Kline
Richard H. Kline | |
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| Born | Richard Howard Kline November 15, 1926 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Died | August 7, 2018 (aged 91) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Cinematographer |
| Years active | 1943-1997 |
| Honours | American Society of Cinematographers Lifetime Achievement Award |
Richard Howard Kline ASC (November 15, 1926 - August 7, 2018)[1] was an American cinematographer, known for his collaborations with directors Richard Fleischer and Michael Winner.[2]
He was nominated twice for an Academy Award for Best Cinematography, for Camelot (1968) and King Kong (1976).
Early life
Kline was born in Los Angeles, California in 1926; his father was cinematographer Benjamin H. Kline, and his uncles were cinematographers Sol Halperin and Phil Rosen, the latter being a co-founder of the American Society of Cinematographers.
Career
After graduating from high school in 1943, Kline's father got him a job as a slate boy for Columbia Pictures, and one of the films he worked on as a slate boy was Cover Girl.[3] Kline eventually became an first assistant cameraman for Columbia, and in 1944, he joined the United States Navy to fight in the Pacific Theatre of World War II. Kline continued practicing his photography in the Navy, filming battles out on the ocean. After being discharged in 1946, Kline worked on the film The Lady From Shanghai, but Columbia terminated his contract, prompting him to travel to Paris, France in 1948, where he attended the Sorbonne University. In 1951, after marrying and graduating from Sorbonne with a degree in Fine Art and Fine History, Kline returned to the United States, and went back to work at Columbia, working first as a camera assistant, and then a camera operator.
With the help of Sol Halperin, Kline began working as a cinematographer in 1963, and in 1967, he became a member of the American Society of Cinematographers. Kline worked extensively with director Richard Fleischer, and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Cinematography on two occasions. Much of his work was in the realm of genre cinema, and he collaborated with directors like Fleischer, Michael Winner, Robert Wise, and Brian De Palma. Kline also worked alongside other cinematographers such as Charles Lawton Jr., Burnett Guffey, James Wong Howe, and Philip H. Lathrop.
He was nominated for an Academy Award for his work on Camelot in 1967, and for another Oscar for his work on King Kong in 1976, and was the recipient of the 20th annual ASC Lifetime Achievement Award in 2006.
Death
Kline died from natural causes on August 7, 2018, the 51st anniversary of when he joined the A.S.C. He was 91 years old.
Filmography
Film
Television
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Shotgun Slade | 1 episode |
| 1963 | Mr. Novak | 14 episode |
| 1965 | Honey West | 3 episodes |
| 1966 | T.H.E. Cat | 1 episode |
| Twelve O'Clock High | ||
| The Monkees | Pilot episode | |
| 1975 | Kate McShane | 1 episode |
| 1982 | Coming Out of the Ice | TV movie |
| 1996 | Home Song |
Awards and nominations
- Nominee Best Cinematography — Academy Awards (Camelot) (1967)
- Nominee Best Cinematography — Academy Awards (King Kong) (1976)
- Winner Lifetime Achievement Award — American Society of Cinematographers (2006)
References
- ^ "In Memoriam: Richard H. Kline, ASC (1926-2018)". The American Society of Cinematographers. Retrieved October 13, 2024.
- ^ Richard H. Kline, Cinematographer on 'Camelot,' 'Body Heat' and 'King Kong,' Dies at 91
- ^ Weaver, Tom. A Sci-Fi Swarm and Horror Horde: Interviews with 62 Filmmakers. McFarland. p. 108.
- ^ "Remembering TMP Cinematographer, Richard H. Kline, 1926-2018". www.startrek.com. July 25, 2023. Retrieved October 9, 2024.