Leon Gast

Leon Gast (1936–2021) was an American screenwriter, film producer and cinematographer.

Also recorded as Leon Jacques Gast.

Leon Gast in brief

Born
1936
Died
2021
Known for
screenwriter, film producer, cinematographer, director, television producer, film editor and documentary filmmaker
Place of birth
Jersey City
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Overview

Born at Jersey City in 1936, died at Woodstock in 2021.

In detail

Leon Gast studied at Columbia University and Henry Snyder High School. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is documentary film and television.

Distinctions recorded are Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature Film.

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    “Leon Gast”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1818885: Leon Gast

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