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László Kovács

Photographer / Film Director / Cinematographer | * 05/14/1933 († 74, 07/22/2007) | Cece (Hungary)
László Kovács ASC (Hungarian pronunciation: [ˈkovaːt͡ʃ ˈlaːsloː]; 14 May 1933 – 22 July 2007) was a Hungarian-American cinematographer who was influential in the development of American New Wave films in the 1970s, collaborating with directors including Peter Bogdanovich, Richard Rush, Dennis Hopper, Norman Jewison, and Martin Scorsese. Known for his work on Easy Rider (1969) and Five Easy Pieces (1970), Kovács was the recipient of numerous awards, including three Lifetime Achievement Awards. He was an active member of the American Society of Cinematographers and was a member of the organization's board of directors. ()
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László Kovács was a Hungarian cinematographer who was influential in the development of American New Wave films in the 1970s, collaborating with directors like Peter Bogdanovich, Richard Rush, Dennis Hopper, Norman Jewison, and Martin Scorsese.

Most frequent genres for this person: Drama | Comedies | Crime

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Movies with László Kovács as Actor(11)

Movies with László Kovács as Crew(76)

Camera/Director of Photography2007 Torn from the Flag
Production/Executive Producer2007 Torn from the Flag
Camera/Director of Photography2002 Two Weeks Notice
Camera/Director of Photography2000 Light Keeps Me Company
Camera/Director of Photography2000 Miss Congeniality
Camera/Director of Photography2000 Return to Me
Camera/Director of Photography1998 Jack Frost
Camera/Director of Photography1997 My Best Friend's Wedding
Camera/Director of Photography1996 Multiplicity
Camera/Director of Photography1995 Copycat
Camera/Director of Photography1995 Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home
Camera/Director of Photography1994 The Next Karate Kid
Camera/Director of Photography1994 The Scout
Camera/Director of Photography1992 Ruby Cairo
Camera/Director of Photography1992 Radio Flyer
Camera/Director of Photography1991 Shattered
Camera/Director of Photography1989 Say Anything...
Camera/Director of Photography1988 Little Nikita
Camera/Director of Photography1986 Legal Eagles
Camera/Director of Photography1985 Mask
Camera/Director of Photography1984 Crackers
Camera/Director of Photography1984 Ghostbusters
Camera/Director of Photography1983 Grizzly II: Revenge
Camera/Director of Photography1982 Frances
Camera/Director of Photography1982 The Toy
Camera/Director of Photography1981 The Legend of the Lone Ranger
Camera/Director of Photography1980 Inside Moves
Camera/Director of Photography1980 Heart Beat
Camera/Director of Photography1979 Butch and Sundance: The Early Days
Camera/Director of Photography1979 The Runner Stumbles
Camera/Director of Photography1978 F.I.S.T.
Camera/Director of Photography1978 Paradise Alley
Camera/Additional Director of Photography1978 The Last Waltz
Camera/Director of Photography1977 New York, New York
Camera/Additional Director of Photography1977 Close Encounters of the Third Kind
Camera/Director of Photography1976 Baby Blue Marine
Camera/Director of Photography1976 Nickelodeon
Camera/Director of Photography1976 Harry and Walter Go to New York
Camera/Director of Photography1975 Shampoo
Camera/Director of Photography1975 At Long Last Love
Camera/Director of Photography1974 Huckleberry Finn
Camera/Director of Photography1974 For Pete's Sake
Camera/Director of Photography1974 Freebie and the Bean
Camera/Director of Photography1973 Slither
Camera/Director of Photography1973 Steelyard Blues
Camera/Director of Photography1973 A Reflection of Fear
Camera/Director of Photography1973 Paper Moon
Camera/Director of Photography1972 What's Up, Doc?
Camera/Director of Photography1972 Pocket Money
Camera/Director of Photography1972 The King of Marvin Gardens
Camera/Director of Photography1971 The Last Movie
Crew/Cinematography1971 The Marriage of a Young Stockbroker
Camera/Director of Photography1971 Directed by John Ford
Camera/Camera Operator1971 Directed by John Ford
Camera/Director of Photography1970 Rebel Rousers
Camera/Director of Photography1970 Getting Straight
Camera/Director of Photography1970 Alex in Wonderland
Camera/Director of Photography1970 Five Easy Pieces
Camera/Director of Photography1970 Hell's Bloody Devils
Camera/Director of Photography1969 Blood Of Dracula's Castle
Camera/Director of Photography1969 A Day with the Boys
Camera/Director of Photography1969 That Cold Day in the Park
Camera/Director of Photography1969 Easy Rider
Camera/Director of Photography1969 Mark of the Gun
Camera/Director of Photography1968 The Savage Seven
Camera/Director of Photography1968 Lila
Camera/Director of Photography1968 Targets
Camera/Director of Photography1968 Single Room Furnished
Camera/Director of Photography1968 Psych-Out
Camera/Director of Photography1967 Hells Angels on Wheels
Camera/Director of Photography1967 Mondo Mod
Camera/Director of Photography1966 A Smell of Honey, a Swallow of Brine
Camera/Director of Photography1966 The Notorious Daughter of Fanny Hill
Camera/Director of Photography1965 The Wonderful World of Girls
Camera/Second Unit Director of Photography1964 The Nasty Rabbit
Camera/Director of Photography1964 Kiss Me Quick!

Full Name: László Kovács
Born: Sunday, 05/14 1933 (May) in Cece (Hungary)
Died: Sunday, 07/22 2007 (July) in Beverly Hills (aged: 74)
Zodiac sign: Taurus (Chinese zodiac sign: Rooster)
Languages: English (EN)
Educated at: University of Theatre and Film Arts
Other names for László Kovács (nicknames, foreign languages etc.):
"Leslie Kovacks"
"Laszlo Kovacs"
"Lazlo Kovacs"
"Leslie Kovacs"
"Lester Kovacs"
"Laszlo Kovaks"
"Art Radford"
"László Kovács (cinematographer)"
"László Kovács (Kameramann)"
László Kovács frequently works together with these people:
Peter Bogdanovich (23x, Actor)
Dennis Hopper (10x, Actor)
Vilmos Zsigmond (10x, Crew)
Peter Perry Jr. (10x, Crew)
Bob Rafelson (9x, Crew)
Polly Platt (9x, Crew)
Bobby Byrne (9x, Crew)
Joseph E. Thibo (8x, Crew)
Peter Fonda (7x, Actor)
WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:1398779, Added: 09/04/2019, Last updated: 03/22/2024