Billy Williams, acclaimed ‘Gandhi’ cinematographers and Oscar winners, die at 96
Oscar winner cinematographer Billy Williams, who is known for his work on Gandhi (1982), died on 96, who leaves behind a famous heritage in film and visual story tell.
In short
- Billy Williams, Oscar winners die on British cinematographer, 96
- Known for Gandhi (1982), won the Academy Award for Best Cinematography
- From the age of 14, the father who assisted the father, started the documentary of the war time
Famous British cinematographer Billy Williams, who won the Academy Award for Gandhi (1982), died on 96.
The British cinematographer magazine confirmed his death, although the reason for this has not yet been revealed.
Williams’ on-screen heritage is longer than half a century long, which inspires inspirational generations with its amazing ability to weave light, spirit and story in a variety of films.
William’s early life
As reported by Mybigplunge, Billy was born in 1929 in Walthmsto, London. Williams was brought into film-making by his father, a war-time documentary. By the age of 14, he was already helping his father as an assistant, learning the technical and storytelling aspects of cinematography.
After his time at the Royal Air Force as a photographer, Williams began to film the documentary for the Ministry of Transport, which opened the doors for him to feature films.
His success came with the 1965 comedy San Ferry N, and shortly after, he went to work with his international nomination Kane Russell On Women in Love (1969), for which he received his first Oscar nomination.
Defiting Moment: Gandhi
Williams’ Crowning achievement came with the epic Gandhi of Richard Attenboro. Despite the health failures during filming in India, his delayed depiction of Gandhi’s life gave him the 1983 Academy Awards for Best Cinematography.
A permanent impact on cinema
Apart from his Academy Award, Williams wrote for films like The Exorcist (1973), Woys of the Demon and The Wind and the Lion. He was nominated for several bkers, received the Lifetime Achievement Awards, and in 2009 an officer of the British Empire’s order.
Williams also mentioned young cinematographers, who passed through their love for crafts. “I have imagined the most rewarding job,” he once reflected. His artistry behind the camera will continue to illuminate cinema for future generations.
