As per our current Database, Edward Cronenweth has been died on 26 June, 1990 at Los Angeles, California, USA.
When Edward Cronenweth die, Edward Cronenweth was 87 years old.
| Popular As | Edward Cronenweth |
| Occupation | Camera and Electrical Department |
| Age | 87 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
| Born | March 20, 1903 (Pennsylvania, USA) |
| Birthday | March 20 |
| Town/City | Pennsylvania, USA |
| Nationality | USA |
Edward Cronenweth’s zodiac sign is Pisces. According to astrologers, Pisces are very friendly, so they often find themselves in a company of very different people. Pisces are selfless, they are always willing to help others, without hoping to get anything back. Pisces is a Water sign and as such this zodiac sign is characterized by empathy and expressed emotional capacity.
Edward Cronenweth was born in the Year of the Rabbit. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Rabbit enjoy being surrounded by family and friends. They’re popular, compassionate, sincere, and they like to avoid conflict and are sometimes seen as pushovers. Rabbits enjoy home and entertaining at home. Compatible with Goat or Pig.
Edward Cronenweth was born in Wilkensburg, Pennsylvania in 1903, his father owned a camera shop. The family eventually relocated to Los Angeles and while attending high-school in 1918 young William began working for Famous Players-Lasky as a cameraman's assistant.
At age 17 was hired by Universal Pictures worked on The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1923) starring Lon Chaney. In 1926 Cronenweth accepted a job as a still photographer at Warner Brothers Which led to more work with Paramount as well as Universal.
By 1928, Cronenweth had begun working exclusively with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and for the next 10 years he regularly shot film stills as well as star portraits for MGM.By 1942 Cronenweth was one of the most recognizable photographers working in Hollywood and he decided to accept a position with Columbia Pictures that would last for more than 15 years.
During his time with Columbia, Cronenweth photographed many of Hollywood's biggest stars but he developed special relationships with Rita Hayworth and Glenn Ford. The two actors selected Cronenweth as their favorite still photographer and he shot some of their best portraits.
Cronenweth's photos encapsulate the contrary elements that Hayworth so often brought to the screen.
