John A. Alonzo, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

John A. Alonzo

1934–2001; American cinematographer

Date of Birth: 12-Jun-1934

Place of Birth: Dallas, Texas, United States

Date of Death: 13-Mar-2001

Profession: actor, cinematographer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

John A.
Alonzo, ASC (June 12, 1934 – March 13, 2001) was an American cinematographer, television director, and actor known for his diverse body of work in both film and television. Alonzo pioneered handheld work, lighting techniques and HD video development during his career.
He is remembered mainly for Chinatown (1974) and Scarface (1983), the former for which he was nominated for both a BAFTA and an Academy Award.
In addition, he was the recipient of a Primetime Emmy for his work on the 2000 CBS television adaptation of Fail Safe. Alonzo was the first American cinematographer of Mexican-American and Latino heritage to become a member of the Cinematographer's Union in Los Angeles, as well as the first to be inducted into the ASC.