Isidore Mankofsky (September 22, 1931 – March 11, 2021)[2] was an American cinematographer, and was nominated for two Emmys.[3] He is best known for his work on films such as The Muppet Movie (1979) and The Jazz Singer (1980). He shot more than 200 educational movies for Encyclopædia Britannica.[4]

Isidore Mankofsky
Born(1931-09-22)September 22, 1931
DiedMarch 11, 2021(2021-03-11) (aged 89)
Alma materBrooks Institute
OccupationCinematographer
Years active1967–2007
SpouseChristine Mankofsky 1972
AwardsAmerican Society of Cinematographers Presidents Award 2009 [1]

He died at his home in Los Angeles, California in March 2021 at the age of 89.[5]

Selected filmography

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Literature

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  • Zone, Ray: Isidore Mankofsky in 3-D filmmakers: Conversations with creators of stereoscopic motion pictures, 2005, p. 61-70.
  • Alexander, Geoff & Prelinger, Rick: Isidore Mankofsky in Academic Films for the Classroom: A History, Mcfarland & Co Inc., 2010, p. 172-173.
  • Fauer, John: Cinematographer Style - The Complete Interviews, Vol. II, American Cinematographer, 2009

References

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  1. ^ "In Memoriam: Isidore Mankofsky, ASC (1931-2021) - The American Society of Cinematographers". theasc.com. Retrieved May 11, 2022.
  2. ^ ASC Staff (March 13, 2021). "In Memoriam: Isidore Mankofsky, ASC (1931–2021)". American Society of Cinematographers. Retrieved March 15, 2021.
  3. ^ "In Memoriam: Isidore Mankofsky, ASC (1931-2021) - The American Society of Cinematographers". theasc.com. Retrieved May 11, 2022.
  4. ^ "Isidore Mankofsky". www.afana.org. Retrieved May 11, 2022.
  5. ^ Isidore Mankofsky, Cinematographer on 'The Muppet Movie,' Dies at 89
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