Director

Jack Couffer

Camera

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Directed movies: 17Directed series: 1All crew credits: 25

TMDB ID: 114269

IMDb ID: nm0183307

Known for: Camera

Born: December 7, 1924

Died: July 30, 2021

Age: 96

Place of birth: Upland, California, USA

Gender: Male

Adult content flag: No

Career span: 1954 - 1989

Years active: 36

Average TMDB rating: 6.15

Wikidata: Q2482423

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Director (12)Director of Photography (4)Second Unit Director (2)Writer (2)Additional Photography (1)Co-Producer (1)Producer (1)Screenplay (1)Screenstory (1)

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Biography

Jack Couffer was an American cinematographer, director, and author known for his work on nature films and documentaries. He began his career as a combat photographer during World War II. Couffer worked on several Disney nature films, including The Living Desert (1953) and The African Lion (1955). He directed Ring of Bright Water (1969), a film about a pet otter, and co-directed The Hellstrom Chronicle (1971), which won an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature. Couffer's work often focused on the natural world, showcasing his passion for wildlife and environmental conservation.

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