Victor J. Kemper
American cinematographer (1927–2023)
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Victor Jay Kemper A.S.C. (April 14, 1927 – November 27, 2023)[1] was an American cinematographer.
Born
April 14, 1927
Victor Jay Kemper
April 14, 1927
Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
DiedNovember 27, 2023 (aged 96)
Sherman Oaks, California, U.S.
Yearsactive1967–2006
Spouse
Claire Kellerman
(m. 1953)Victor J. Kemper | |
|---|---|
| Born | Victor Jay Kemper April 14, 1927 Newark, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | November 27, 2023 (aged 96) Sherman Oaks, California, U.S. |
| Years active | 1967–2006 |
| Spouse |
Claire Kellerman (m. 1953) |
| Children | 2 |
| President of the American Society of Cinematographers | |
| In office 1993–1996 | |
| Preceded by | William A. Fraker |
| Succeeded by | Owen Roizman |
| In office 1999–2001 | |
| Preceded by | Woody Omens |
| Succeeded by | Steven B. Poster |
Early life and education
Victor Jay Kemper was born in Newark, New Jersey, on April 14, 1927, as the son of Florence (née Freedman) and Louis Kemper.[2]
He was a graduate of Seton Hall University.
Career
As a cinematographer, Kemper collaborated extensively with director Arthur Hiller.
He was a member of the American Society of Cinematographers (ASC), and was its president twice, from 1993 to 1996, and from 1999 to 2001.
Kemper died in Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, on November 27, 2023, at the age of 96.[3]
Filmography
Film
- Shared credit with Bernie Abramson
Direct-to-video
| Year | Title | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | American Pie Presents: Band Camp | Steve Rash |
| 2006 | Bring It On: All or Nothing |
Television
TV movies
| Year | Title | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | The Prince of Central Park | Harvey Hart |
| 1987 | Kojak: The Price of Justice | Alan Metzger |
| 2001 | On Golden Pond | Ernest Thompson Marty Pasetta |
Miniseries
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | The Atlanta Child Murders | John Erman |
| 1999 | Too Rich: The Secret Life of Doris Duke |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Institution | Category | Title | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Cinematography for a Miniseries or a Special | Kojak: The Price of Justice | Nominated |
| 1988 | American Society of Cinematographers | Outstanding Cinematography in Mini-Series or Specials | Nominated | |
| 1998 | Lifetime Achievement Award | N/a | Won |