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Tom Stern

Thomas Evans Stern, ASC, AFC (born December 16, 1946) is an American cinematographer. He is best known for his collaboration with director Clint Eastwood from 2002 to 2018, which his work on Changeling earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Cinematography.

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Tom Stern

Name
Tom Stern
Birth Name
Thomas Evans Stern
Born
16 December 1946
Birthplace
Palo Alto, California, U.S.
Nationality
United States
Occupation
cinematographer · screenwriter · film director · gaffer
Education
Palo Alto High School
Honours
Satellite Award for Best Cinematography
Languages
English

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Thomas Evans Stern, ASC, AFC (born December 16, 1946) is an American cinematographer. He is best known for his collaboration with director Clint Eastwood from 2002 to 2018, which his work on Changeling earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Cinematography.

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Tom Stern (born 1946) is an American cinematographer, film director and gaffer, among other activities. The cinematographer was born in Palo Alto. Tom Stern studied at Palo Alto High School.

Languages used include English. The cinematographer received Satellite Award for Best Cinematography.

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  1. 01Biography
  2. 02Honours and memberships
  3. 03Notes, references and evidence

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