William George Wilson, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

William George Wilson

American cinematographer

Date of Birth: 10-Mar-1917

Place of Birth: Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, United States

Date of Death: 28-Oct-2007

Profession: photographer, cinematographer, photojournalist, journalist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Pisces


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About William George Wilson

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  • Wilson (March 10, 1917 – October 28, 2007) was an American cinematographer and Director of Photography (DP) who filmed hundreds of championship sporting events during a career that spanned more than 50 years.
  • Wilson filmed baseball, football, basketball, ice hockey, golf, boxing, horse-racing and auto racing.
  • His pioneering work in television news-filming for WFIL-TV in Philadelphia, the first ABC affiliate station in the nation, set early standards for filming news and sports.
  • During World War II, Wilson served as a combat cameraman and aviator with the United States Marine Corps, filming major action in the South Pacific on the ground and in the air.

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