- Born
- Died
- Birth nameJay Gayne Rescher
- Gayne Rescher was born on December 19, 1924 in New York City, New York, USA. He was a cinematographer and actor, known for Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982), Lucky Chances (1990) and Shooter (1988). He was married to Ottilie Kruger, Gail Ferguson and Darlene Agnes Keane. He died on February 29, 2008 in Gig Harbor, Washington, USA.
- SpousesOttilie Kruger(June 2, 1949 - June 1973) (divorced, 3 children)Gail Ferguson(? - February 29, 2008) (his death)Darlene Agnes Keane(? - June 2, 1988) (her death)
- Children
- Known his style and skill in lighting attractive women, Rescher was among the first to use soft light to key actors.
- After serving as a fighter pilot in WWII, he attended the American Theater School in New York. He switched from acting and joined the photographers' union, quickly finding a love for cinematography.
- Son of silent film star Jean Tolley and cinematographer Jay Rescher.
- Former son-in-law of actor Otto Kruger through his first wife, Ottilie Kruger.
- Survived by three daughters, entrepreneur/director Gaye Rescher Ribble; actress DeeDee Rescher Ball and Deborah Jean Rescher Miller and two grandchildren.
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