- Was one of the only photographers Marilyn Monroe trusted to make her look beautiful. He took many photos of her during the filming of The Prince and the Showgirl (1957).
- His two Academy Awards (1947, Cinematography; 2000, Honorary Award) came 53 years apart. This the record for 1) most years between first and and last Academy Awards and 2) longest hiatus between Academy Awards.
- Fond words of remembrance written by lifelong admirer, Martin Scorsese, for "Time" magazine's milestones tribute (Issue: May 11, 2009). Scorsese had previously written the forward to Cardiff's acclaimed autobiography, "Magic Hour: The Life of a Cameraman" (1996).
- Cousin of Kay Kendall.
- He was awarded the OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in the Queen's 2000 New Year's Honours list for his services to cinematography.
- Honorary Member of the Guild of British Camera Technicians (GBCT).
- He was made a Fellow of the British Film Institute in recognition of his outstanding contribution to film culture.
- Member of the British Society of Cinematographers (B.S.C.).
- Directed two Oscar nominated performances: Trevor Howard and Mary Ure both for Sons and Lovers (1960).
- Presented the 'Best New Director' award to Alice Nellis for Výlet (2002) (Some Secrets) at the San Sebastián International Film Festival: 2002
- Has 4 sons, 1 stepson and 1 stepdaughter: John, Rodney and Peter with first wife Lily and Mason with Niki who is the Mother of Jane and Furgus .
- Father of Mason Cardiff
- Patron of The Brighton Film School
- He and writer Peter Yeldham were to produce "The Woman and the Whale", which was scheduled to start shooting in the summer of 1969.
- Saffron Walden, England (June 2008)
- Son of Florence Cardiff.
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