Henry Cronjager date of birth:
February 15, 1877
How old was Henry Cronjager when died?
90
Where was Henry Cronjager born?
Germany
When did Henry Cronjager die?
August 1, 1967
Where did Henry Cronjager die?
Los Angeles, California
Why did Henry Cronjager die?
Natural Causes
Is Henry Cronjager gay or straight?
Straight
What is Henry Cronjager's ethnicity?
White
What is Henry Cronjager nationality?
German
What is Henry Cronjager's occupation?
Cinematographer
Short Biography
Henry Cronjager was a pioneering cinematographer during the early days of silent film, right up through the beginning of the sound film era. Born in Germany on February 15, 1877, he and his brother, Jules, moved to the United States, where they eventually found work as cinematographers, working for companies such as Edison Studios, the Biograph Company, and Fox Film Corporation. He was known for his use of shadows, which would become a staple of the later German expressionist film movement. His two sons, Henry Cronjager Jr. and Edward Cronjager were also cinematographers, with Edward being nominated for seven Oscars. His grandson, William Cronjager (through Henry Jr.), was an Emmy Award-winning cinematographer.