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Jack Couffer

Camera

0.8 Popularity Dec 07, 1924 (96 years old) Upland, California, USA

Jack Couffer was an American cinematographer, director, and author known for his work on nature films and documentaries. He began his career as a combat photographer during World War II. Couffer worked on several Disney nature films, including The Living Desert (1953) and The African Lion (1955). He...

Biography

Jack Couffer was an American cinematographer, director, and author known for his work on nature films and documentaries. He began his career as a combat photographer during World War II. Couffer worked on several Disney nature films, including The Living Desert (1953) and The African Lion (1955). He directed Ring of Bright Water (1969), a film about a pet otter, and co-directed The Hellstrom Chronicle (1971), which won an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature. Couffer's work often focused on the natural world, showcasing his passion for wildlife and environmental conservation.

Filmography 37

1989
Cheetah Movie

Screenstory

1984
Sheena Movie

Second Unit Director

1983
Never Cry Wolf Movie

Producer

1980
1979
1979
The Last Giraffe Movie

Director

1978
Race for Survival Movie

Writer

1978
Race for Survival Movie

Director

1973
Jonathan Livingston Seagull Movie

Director of Photography

1972
1972
The Darwin Adventure Movie

Director

1972
Living Free Movie

Director

1969
Ring of Bright Water Movie

Director

1969
Ring of Bright Water Movie

Screenplay

1968
The Wild Heart Movie

Director

1968
The Wild Heart Movie

Writer

Personal Details

Known For Camera
Gender Male
Birthday December 07, 1924 (96 years old)
Died July 30, 2021
Place of Birth Upland, California, USA
Years Active 1954 - 1989
Popularity 0.8
Career Stats
37 Total Credits
1 Movie Roles