László Kovács (cinematographer)

László Kovács
Kovács in 2006
Born(1933-05-14)14 May 1933
Died22 July 2007(2007-07-22) (aged 74)
NationalityHungarian-American
Years active1957–2007
Spouse
Audrey Kovács
(m. 1984)
Children2

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.