Gregg Toland was a highly influential American cinematographer, noted for his innovative use of lighting and techniques such as deep focus, an example of which can be found in his work on Orson Welles' "Citizen Kane". During the 1930s Toland was one of the most sought after cinematographers after becoming the youngest cameraman in Hollywood. Over a seven-year span (1936–1942), he was nominated five times for the "Best Cinematography" Oscar, … Wikipedia
During the deeply entrenched days of the Hollywood studio system, cinematographer Gregg Toland 's technical and visual innovations set him apart from the flock of doctrinaire technicians and engineers embedded in the formulaic studio factories. He was th www.cinematographers.nl/GreatDoPh/toland.htm
Born in Illinois in 1904, the only child of Jennie and Frank Toland, Gregg and his mother moved to California several years after his parents divorced in 1910. Through Jennie's work as a housekeeper for several people in the movie business, Gregg may had www.imdb.com/name/nm0005904/
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