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Jesse Paley(1919-2003)

  • Cinematographer
  • Camera and Electrical Department
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Jesse Paley was born on 23 March 1919 in New York, New York, USA. Jesse was a cinematographer, known for Killer's Kiss (1955), The Tree (1969) and The Inheritance (1964). Jesse was married to Grace Paley. Jesse died on 14 January 2003 in Brooklyn, New York, USA.
BornMarch 23, 1919
DiedJanuary 14, 2003(83)
BornMarch 23, 1919
DiedJanuary 14, 2003(83)
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Known for

Killer's Kiss (1955)
Killer's Kiss
6.5
  • Camera and Electrical Department
  • 1955
The Tree
  • Cinematographer
  • 1969
The Inheritance (1964)
The Inheritance
7.8
  • Cinematographer
  • 1964
Appointment with Destiny (1971)
Appointment with Destiny
7.4
TV Series
  • Cinematographer(as Jess Paley)

Credits

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Cinematographer

  • Appointment with Destiny (1971)
    Appointment with Destiny
    7.4
    TV Series
    • director of photography
    • Cinematographer (as Jess Paley)
    • 1971–1972
  • The Tree
    • Cinematographer
    • 1969
  • To the Fair! (1964)
    To the Fair!
    6.9
    Short
    • Cinematographer
    • 1964
  • The Inheritance (1964)
    The Inheritance
    7.8
    • Cinematographer
    • 1964
  • Land of Promise
    TV Movie
    • Cinematographer
    • 1960

Camera and Electrical Department

  • ABC News Close-Up (1960)
    ABC News Close-Up
    5.7
    TV Series
    • camera operator (as Jess Paley)
    • 1961
  • Killer's Kiss (1955)
    Killer's Kiss
    6.5
    • camera operator
    • 1955

Personal details

  • Alternative name
    • Jess Paley
  • Born
    • March 23, 1919
    • New York, New York, USA
  • Died
    • January 14, 2003
    • Brooklyn, New York, USA
  • Spouse
    • Grace PaleyJune 20, 1942 - 1972 (divorced, 2 children)

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    First husband of Grace Paley.

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