Bill Butler (cinematographer)

American cinematographer (1921–2023)

Wilmer C. “Bill” Butler, A.S.C. (April 7, 1921 – April 5, 2023) was an American cinematographer part of the New Hollywood generation. He shot Jaws (1975) and the first three Rocky sequels. He also completed 1974's The Conversation as well as 1975's One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest after Haskell Wexler was fired from both productions. Butler died just two days prior to his 102nd birthday.

Bill Butler

Born
Wilmer Cable Butler

(1921-04-07)April 7, 1921
DiedApril 5, 2023(2023-04-05) (aged 101)
Alma materUniversity of Iowa
OccupationCinematographer
Years active1967–2009
Spouses
  • Alma H. Smith
    (m. 1943⁠–⁠1983)
  • Iris Butler
    (m. 1984)
Children5
AwardsAmerican Society of Cinematographers Lifetime Achievement Award

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