Lee Garmes

American cinematographer (1898–1978)
Person human Q1370195
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Lee Garmes

Summary

Lee Garmes is a human[1]. His place of birth was Peoria[2]. He was born on May 27, 1898[3]. He died in Los Angeles[4]. He died on August 31, 1978[5]. He worked as a cinematographer[6], film producer[7], and film director[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (79 views/month, #7,276 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Lee Garmes's place of birth was Peoria[2].
  • Lee Garmes passed away in Los Angeles[4].
  • Lee Garmes was born on May 27, 1898[3].
  • Lee Garmes died on August 31, 1978[5].
  • Burial took place at Grand View Memorial Park Cemetery[10].
  • Lee Garmes was married to Ruth Hall[11].
  • Lee Garmes held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Lee Garmes worked as a cinematographer[6].
  • Lee Garmes's professions included film producer[7].
  • Lee Garmes's professions included film director[8].
  • Lee Garmes received the Academy Award for Best Cinematography[13].
  • Lee Garmes is recorded as male[14].
  • Lee Garmes's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Lee Garmes's Commons category is recorded as Lee Garmes[16].
  • Lee Garmes's family name is recorded as Garmes[17].
  • Lee Garmes's given name is recorded as Lee[18].
  • Lee Garmes's work location is recorded as United States[19].
  • Lee Garmes's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Cinematography[20].
  • Lee Garmes's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Cinematography[21].
  • Lee Garmes's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Black-and-White[22].
  • Lee Garmes's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Color[23].
  • Lee Garmes's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'sv', 'text': 'Lee Dewey Garmes'}[24].

Body

Origins and Family

Lee Garmes's place of birth was Peoria[2]. He was born on May 27, 1898[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include cinematographer[6], film producer[7], and film director[8].

Recognition

Lee Garmes received the Academy Award for Best Cinematography[13].

Personal Life

Among Lee Garmes's spouses was Ruth Hall[11].

Death and Burial

Lee Garmes died on August 31, 1978[5]. He died in Los Angeles[4]. He is buried at Grand View Memorial Park Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Lee Garmes ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (79 views/month, #7,276 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]

FAQs

Where was Lee Garmes born?

Lee Garmes was born in Peoria[2].

Where did Lee Garmes die?

Lee Garmes died in Los Angeles[4].

Who was Lee Garmes married to?

Lee Garmes's spouses include Ruth Hall[11].

What did Lee Garmes do for work?

Lee Garmes worked as cinematographer[6], film producer[7], and film director[8].

What awards did Lee Garmes receive?

Honors received include Academy Award for Best Cinematography[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . acmi.net.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . acmi.net.au. acmi.net.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [25] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [26] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Spouse Ruth Hall
    Place of burial Grand View Memorial Park Cemetery
    Place of death Los Angeles
    Country of citizenship United States
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