L.B. Abbott
- Biography
- Cameraman L.B. Abbott began his long career in 1926 as a cameraman's assistant. He became a cameraman in 1943 and worked steadily until the early 1970s.
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- Born
- June 13, 1908
- Died
- September 28, 1985
Awards
Academy Awards
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Won | Oscar | Special Achievement Logan's Run (1998) |
| 1973 | Won | Oscar | Special Achievement The Poseidon Adventure (1995) |
| 1971 | Won | Oscar | Best Visual Effects Tora! Tora! Tora! |
| 1968 | Won | Oscar | Best Visual Effects Doctor Dolittle |
| 1960 | Nominated | Oscar | Best Special Effects Journey to the Center of the Earth (1989) |
Films
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