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- Birth nameNorbert Franklin Brodin
- Norbert Brodine was born on December 16, 1896 in St. Joseph, Missouri, USA. He was a cinematographer, known for The Loretta Young Show (1953), Merrily We Live (1938) and The Frogmen (1951). He was married to Catherine Ferguson. He died on February 28, 1970 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
- SpouseCatherine Ferguson
- Wife Catherine Ferguson was sister of actress Helen Ferguson.
- Member of the American Society of Cinematographers (ASC).
- Gained first experience in his chosen field by working in a camera shop. With the U.S. Army Signal Corps during World War I. Following studies at Columbia University, active as a still photographer, becoming a motion picture cinematographer by 1919. At Pathe/RKO in 1929, then MGM (1930-1933), Universal (1933-1936) and Hal Roach Studios (1937-1943). Acquired a reputation as an 'outdoor cameraman'. Joined 20th Century Fox under a six-year contract in 1943. His most highly regarded work there was Kiss of Death (1947). Worked exclusively in television after 1953.
- Chief cinematographer of Hal Roach Studios from 1937 to 1943, where he received an Oscar nomination for Merrily We Live (1938).
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