William W. Spencer

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William W. Spencer
Born(1921-07-28)July 28, 1921
DiedMay 14, 2007(2007-05-14) (aged 85)
OccupationCinematographer
Spouse(s)
Daphne Ruth Spencer
(m. 1947)
[1]
Children3 [1]

William W. Spencer (July 28, 1921 - May 14, 2007) was an American cinematographer. [2] He won two Primetime Emmy Awards and was nominated for one more in the category Outstanding Cinematography for his work on the television programs 12 O'Clock High , Barnaby Jones and Fame . [3] Spencer died in May 2007 at his home in Brentwood, California, at the age of 85. [4] [5]

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  2. "Three New Shows Added To Schedule On Saturday". Petaluma Argus-Courier . Petaluma, California. March 30, 1968. p. 18. Retrieved September 26, 2021 via Newspapers.com. Closed Access logo transparent.svg
  3. "William W. Spencer". Television Academy . Retrieved September 26, 2021.
  4. "William W. Spencer Obituary (1921-2007)". Los Angeles Times . Los Angeles, California. May 16, 2007. p. 37. Retrieved September 26, 2021 via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
  5. Lentz, Harris (May 20, 2008). Obituaries in the Performing Arts, 2007. McFarland. p. 355. ISBN   9780786434817 via Google Books.