Robert Gottschalk

American cinematographer and inventor

Robert Gottschalk (March 12, 1918 – June 3, 1982) was an American camera technician, inventor, and co-founder of Panavision.2

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Born Mar 12, 1918, died Jun 3, 1982.1

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Early life and education

  • Date not recordedCarleton College bachelor's degree; miscellaneous3

Born to Gustav and Anna Gottschalk in Chicago, Illinois. His father was an architect who built several hotels in the city. Gustav's success left the family well-off financially and influenced Gottschalk's interest in film. In 1939, Gottschalk graduated with a degree in theater and arts from Carleton College in Minnesota. He then moved to California to open a camera shop with a long-term goal of becoming a filmmaker.

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Career

Occupation: film director, inventor, film producer, film screenwriter.5 6

Personal life

  • BornMar 12, 1918, Chicago7
  • DiedJun 3, 1982, Los Angeles8
  • CitizenshipUnited States9

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