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American cinematographer (1895–1958)

Ray June

Ray June

Key facts

date of birthMarch 27, 1895
date of deathMay 26, 1958
occupationcinematographer
place of birthIthaca
place of deathHollywood
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Born
March 27, 1895Ithaca, New York, U.S.
Died
May 26, 1958 (aged 63)Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation
Cinematographer
Years active
1915–1958

Ray June, A.S.C. (March 27, 1895 – May 26, 1958) was an American cinematographer during the early and classical Hollywood cinema. His best-known films are Babes in Arms and Funny Face. June attended Columbia University but did not graduate. His experience as a cameraman in the U.S. Army Signal Corps during World War I was instrumental to his success in Hollywood.

Partial filmography

Awards

June was nominated for three Academy Award for Best Cinematography:

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