László Kovács (cinematographer)
László Kovács | |
|---|---|
Kovács in 2006 | |
| Born | 14 May 1933 |
| Died | 22 July 2007 (aged 74) |
| Nationality | Hungarian-American |
| Years active | 1957–2007 |
| Spouse |
Audrey Kovács
(m. 1984) |
| Children | 2 |
László Kovács ASC (Hungarian pronunciation: [ˈkovaːt͡ʃ ˈlaːsloː]; 14 May 1933 – 22 July 2007) was a Hungarian-American cinematographer, known for his influential work in the development of the American New Wave of films in the 1970s, he collaborated with many known directors, especially Peter Bogdanovich and Richard Rush.
Kovács was the recipient of numerous awards, including three Lifetime Achievement Awards. He was also an active member of the American Society of Cinematographers and a member of the organization's board of directors.