Ray June, A.S.C. (March 27, 1895 – May 26, 1958) was an American cinematographer during the early and classical Hollywood cinema. His best-known films are Babes in Arms and Funny Face.[1] June attended Columbia University but did not graduate.[2] His experience as a cameraman in the U.S. Army Signal Corps during World War I was instrumental to his success in Hollywood.[2]

Ray June
Ray June (right), filming The Secret Garden, 1949
Born(1895-03-27)March 27, 1895
DiedMay 26, 1958(1958-05-26) (aged 63)
Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, US
Occupationcinematographer
Years active1915–1958

Partial filmography

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Awards

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June was nominated for three Academy Award for Best Cinematography:

References

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  1. ^ "Funny Face". Variety. 1957-01-01. Retrieved 2020-04-03.
  2. ^ a b Ray June papers, 1915-1958. Collection Number: 2588 Cornell University Library. Retrieved February 24, 2022.
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