Nestor Almendros

Country

Cuba

Birth - Death

1930 - 1992

Occupation

Entertainment

Notable Achievements

Academy Award

Description

Film cinematographer, notably for the films 'Kramer vs. Kramer', 'The Blue Lagoon', 'Sophie's Choice', and 'Days of Heaven' (Academy Award, 1979). Produced a documentary on Cuba's persecution of gays, 'Mauvaise Conduit' (1984). Died of AIDS.