Gregg Toland

Gregg Toland Movies and TV Shows

From Wikipedia Gregg Toland, A.S.C. (May 29, 1904 – September 28, 1948) was an American cinematographer noted for his innovative use of lighting and techniques such as deep focus, an example of which can be found in his work on Orson Welles' Citizen Kane. Toland was born in Charleston, Illinois on May 29, 1904. During the 1930s, Toland became the youngest cameraman in Hollywood but soon one of its most sought-after cinematographers. Over a seven-year span (1936–1942), he was nominated five times for the "Best Cinematography" Oscar, including a win in 1940 for his work on Wuthering Heights. He worked with many of the top directors of his era, including John Ford, Howard Hawks, Erich von Stroheim, King Vidor, Orson Welles, and William Wyler. Toland was the subject of an "Annals of Hollywood" article in The New Yorker, "The Cameraman," by Hilton Als (June 19, 2006, p. 46). Just before his death, he was concentrating on the "ultimate focus" lens, which makes both near and far objects equally distinct. He died in Los Angeles, California on September 26, 1948 of coronary thrombosis at age 44. He is interred in the Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Hollywood, California.

Personal info

  • Gender: Male
  • Date of birth: 5/29/1904 (120 years old)
  • Place of birth: Charleston, Illinois, USA
Year
Genre
IMDB
TMDB
Available on the following streaming services in the United States
The Bishop's Wife
IMDB 7.6
TMDB 71%
role:
Director of Photography
1947

Comedy

Drama

Romance

Sci-Fi & Fantasy

7.6
71%
The Best Years of Our Lives
IMDB 8.1
TMDB 78%
role:
Director of Photography
1946

Drama

Romance

War & Politics

8.1
78%
Song of the South
IMDB 6.9
TMDB 65%
role:
Director of Photography
Not available
1946

Family

Music

6.9
65%
Not available
Notorious
IMDB 7.9
TMDB 78%
role:
Second Unit Director of Photography
1946

Drama

Romance

Thriller

7.9
78%
Ball of Fire
IMDB 7.7
TMDB 75%
role:
Director of Photography
1941

Comedy

Romance

7.7
75%
The Little Foxes
IMDB 7.9
TMDB 76%
role:
Director of Photography
1941

Drama

Romance

7.9
76%
Citizen Kane
IMDB 8.3
TMDB 80%
role:
Director of Photography & 1 more
1941

Drama

Mystery

8.3
80%
The Westerner
IMDB 7.3
TMDB 70%
role:
Director of Photography
1940

Action

Romance

Western

7.3
70%
The Grapes of Wrath
IMDB 8.1
TMDB 78%
role:
Director of Photography
1940

Drama

8.1
78%
Wuthering Heights
IMDB 7.5
TMDB 73%
role:
Director of Photography
1939

Drama

Romance

7.5
73%
Dead End
IMDB 7.2
TMDB 71%
role:
Director of Photography
1937

Crime

Drama

7.2
71%
Mad Love
IMDB 7.2
TMDB 71%
role:
Director of Photography
1935

Horror

Romance

7.2
71%

FAQs

Some movies or TV shows available in the United States starring or involving Gregg Toland are, for example, The Bishop's Wife, The Best Years of Our Lives and Notorious.
The streaming services with the largest selection are Prime Video, Amazon and iTunes.
The best StreamFat ratings are Citizen Kane (8.2), The Grapes of Wrath (8.0) and The Best Years of Our Lives (8.0).