John A. Alonzo

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John Ayala Alonzo, ASC (June 12, 1934 – March 13, 2001) was an American cinematographer, television director, and actor. He was known for his naturalistic, Cinéma vérité-inspired photography featured in several works during the New Hollywood movement, being nominated for the Academy Award for Best Cinematography on Roman Polanski's film Chinatown (1974). In addition to films, Alonzo also innovated the use of high-definition video in television production. Alonzo was also the first American cinematographer of Mexican descent to become a member of the Cinematographer's Union in Los Angeles, as well as the first to be inducted into the ASC.

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