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Caleb Deschanel - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | September 21, 1944 |
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| Age | 81 |
| Birthplace | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo - (see also Caleb Deschanel's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Monkey |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Cinematography for films such as 'The Passion of the Christ', 'The Right Stuff', and 'The Lion King' (2019). |
Intro
Caleb Deschanel is an acclaimed American cinematographer and film director, recognized for his distinctive visual style and for contributing to some of Hollywood's most celebrated films.
Early Life & Background
Caleb Deschanel was born in Philadelphia and grew up in Maryland. He attended Johns Hopkins University and later the University of Southern California's School of Cinematic Arts, where he became part of a group called the 'Dirty Dozen,' a cohort of influential student filmmakers.
Career Highlights
- Six-time Academy Award nominee for Best Cinematography.
- Worked as director of photography on major films such as 'The Right Stuff', 'The Natural', 'Fly Away Home', 'The Passion of the Christ', and 'The Lion King' (2019).
- Received the American Society of Cinematographers Lifetime Achievement Award in 2010.
- Directed episodes of the TV series 'Twin Peaks'.
Trivia
- Father of actresses Zooey Deschanel and Emily Deschanel.
- Member of the American Society of Cinematographers.
- Married to Mary Jo Deschanel, an actress.
FAQs
People also ask
How old is Caleb Deschanel?
Caleb Deschanel is 81 years old.
When was Caleb Deschanel born?
Caleb Deschanel was born the 21 September 1944.
Where is Caleb Deschanel from?
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
On His Birth-Day
About September 21st, 1944, in brief:
- Historical events: On September 21, 1944, British paratroopers at Arnhem surrendered after fierce fighting during Operation Market Garden. The operation aimed to secure key bridges in the Netherlands but faced significant German resistance.
- Day of the week: September 21st, 1944 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: A Hot Time in the Town of Berlin by Bing Crosby & Andrews Sisters
- Popular movie: Jamboree directed by Joseph Santley
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