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Eugen Schüfftan
Eugen Schüfftan is best known for Hawkeye and the Last of the Mohicans and Hudson's Bay. Eugen Schüfftan was born on July 21, 1893. Eugen Schüfftan died on September 6, 1977 at the age of 84.
- Born
- July 21, 1893
- Place of birth
- Breslau, Silesia, Germany [now Wroclaw, Dolnoslaskie, Poland]
- Died
- September 6, 1977 (84 years old)
Biography
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Eugen Schüfftan (21 July 1893, Breslau, Silesia, Germany, now Wroclaw, Poland – 6 September 1977, New York City) was a German Jewish cinematographer.
He invented the Schüfftan process, a special effects technique that employed mirrors to insert actors into miniature sets. One of the first uses of the process was for Metropolis (1927), directed by Fritz Lang. The technique was widely used throughout the first half of the 20th century until it was supplanted by the travelling matte and bluescreen techniques.
Schüfftan won the 1962 Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Black-and-White for his work on the film The Hustler.
Eugen Schüfftan (21 July 1893, Breslau, Silesia, Germany, now Wroclaw, Poland – 6 September 1977, New York City) was a German Jewish cinematographer.
He invented the Schüfftan process, a special effects technique that employed mirrors to insert actors into miniature sets. One of the first uses of the process was for Metropolis (1927), directed by Fritz Lang. The technique was widely used throughout the first half of the 20th century until it was supplanted by the travelling matte and bluescreen techniques.
Schüfftan won the 1962 Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Black-and-White for his work on the film The Hustler.
Known for
★ 5.9 H
★ 6.5 Hudson's Bay
Filmography
- —Hudson's BayCinematography
- 1957Hawkeye and the Last of the MohicansDirector of Photography
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Eugen Schüfftan been in?
Eugen Schüfftan is best known for Hawkeye and the Last of the Mohicans and Hudson's Bay.
When was Eugen Schüfftan born?
Eugen Schüfftan was born on July 21, 1893. (Breslau, Silesia, Germany [now Wroclaw, Dolnoslaskie, Poland])
How old is Eugen Schüfftan?
Eugen Schüfftan died on September 6, 1977 at the age of 84.
Updated: October 30, 2026 ·