Personal Information

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GenderMale

Born / DiedMay 14, 1933 (Died at 74)

Zodiac Sign♉Taurus

Place of BirthCece, Hungary

Career Span1964 – 2007

Known Credits86 Titles

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CameraPopularity Score 0.9

László Kovács

Also known as:Leslie KovacksLaszlo KovacsLazlo KovacsLeslie Kovacs+3 more

Total Works

86 movies • 0 shows

Avg Rating

6 / 10

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Biography

László Kovács (14 May 1933 – 22 July 2007) was a Hungarian cinematographer who was influential in the development of American New Wave films in the 1970s, collaborating with directors like Peter Bogdanovich, Dennis Hopper, Norman Jewison, Steven Spielberg, and Martin Scorsese.

Signature Roles & Milestones

Top-rated highlights from László Kovács's career

7.5

Ghostbusters

1984•movie

Role: Director of Photography

7.4

Close Encounters of the Third Kind

1977•movie

Role: Additional Director of Photography

6.5

Miss Congeniality

2000•movie

Role: Director of Photography

6.6

My Best Friend's Wedding

1997•movie

Role: Director of Photography

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Full Filmography & Credits

Showing 86 titles featuring László Kovács

7.5

Ghostbusters

1984•movie

Role: Director of Photography

7.4

Close Encounters of the Third Kind

1977•movie

Role: Additional Director of Photography

6.5

Miss Congeniality

2000•movie

Role: Director of Photography

6.6

My Best Friend's Wedding

1997•movie

Role: Director of Photography

6.4

Two Weeks Notice

2002•movie

Role: Director of Photography

7.0

Easy Rider

1969•movie

Role: Director of Photography

6.5

Copycat

1995•movie

Role: Director of Photography

6.0

Jack Frost

1998•movie

Role: Director of Photography

5.4

The Next Karate Kid

1994•movie

Role: Director of Photography

7.0

Say Anything...

1989•movie

Role: Director of Photography

7.9

Paper Moon

1973•movie

Role: Director of Photography

5.9

Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home

1995•movie

Role: Director of Photography

5.8

Multiplicity

1996•movie

Role: Director of Photography

7.1

Five Easy Pieces

1970•movie

Role: Director of Photography

6.5

New York, New York

1977•movie

Role: Director of Photography

7.3

Mask

1985•movie

Role: Director of Photography

6.7

Return to Me

2000•movie

Role: Director of Photography

7.4

What's Up, Doc?

1972•movie

Role: Director of Photography

7.7

The Last Waltz

1978•movie

Role: Additional Director of Photography

6.0

Shampoo

1975•movie

Role: Director of Photography

7.1

Targets

1968•movie

Role: Director of Photography

6.0

Legal Eagles

1986•movie

Role: Director of Photography

6.2

Shattered

1991•movie

Role: Director of Photography

6.5

F.I.S.T.

1978•movie

Role: Director of Photography

5.9

The Toy

1982•movie

Role: Director of Photography

7.1

Radio Flyer

1992•movie

Role: Director of Photography

5.9

Paradise Alley

1978•movie

Role: Director of Photography

6.9

Frances

1982•movie

Role: Director of Photography

5.2

The Scout

1994•movie

Role: Director of Photography

6.0

Little Nikita

1988•movie

Role: Director of Photography

5.9

The King of Marvin Gardens

1972•movie

Role: Director of Photography

6.1

Freebie and the Bean

1974•movie

Role: Director of Photography

6.6

That Cold Day in the Park

1969•movie

Role: Director of Photography

5.7

The Last Movie

1971•movie

Role: Director of Photography

7.1

Easy Riders, Raging Bulls: How the Sex 'n' Drugs 'n' Rock 'n' Roll Generation Saved Hollywood

2003•movie

as Self

3.1

Grizzly II: Revenge

2020•movie

Role: Director of Photography

6.0

Nickelodeon

1976•movie

Role: Director of Photography

2.7

The Incredibly Strange Creatures Who Stopped Living and Became Mixed-Up Zombies!!?

1964•movie

as Man at Carnival (uncredited)

7.0

Visions of Light

1992•movie

as Self

4.9

The Legend of the Lone Ranger

1981•movie

Role: Director of Photography

5.3

Hells Angels on Wheels

1967•movie

Role: Director of Photography

5.0

Butch and Sundance: The Early Days

1979•movie

Role: Director of Photography

7.0

Directed by John Ford

1971•movie

Role: Director of Photography

5.0

Ruby Cairo

1992•movie

Role: Director of Photography

4.9

Psych-Out

1968•movie

Role: Director of Photography

7.0

H.M. Deserters

1986•movie

Role: Props

6.3

Getting Straight

1970•movie

Role: Director of Photography

4.7

Crackers

1984•movie

Role: Director of Photography

6.3

Inside Moves

1980•movie

Role: Director of Photography

5.6

Pocket Money

1972•movie

Role: Director of Photography

4.3

Blood of Dracula's Castle

1969•movie

Role: Director of Photography

5.1

At Long Last Love

1975•movie

Role: Director of Photography

5.6

Harry and Walter Go to New York

1976•movie

Role: Director of Photography

5.8

Slither

1973•movie

Role: Director of Photography

5.8

For Pete's Sake

1974•movie

Role: Director of Photography

6.1

A Reflection of Fear

1972•movie

Role: Director of Photography

5.0

Steelyard Blues

1973•movie

Role: Director of Photography

5.6

Heart Beat

1980•movie

Role: Director of Photography

5.5

Alex in Wonderland

1970•movie

Role: Director of Photography

4.9

The Savage Seven

1968•movie

Role: Director of Photography

6.7

A Day with the Boys

1969•movie

Role: Director of Photography

4.7

Single Room Furnished

1968•movie

Role: Director of Photography

6.0

Huckleberry Finn

1974•movie

Role: Director of Photography

4.2

Hell's Bloody Devils

1970•movie

Role: Director of Photography

4.9

A Smell of Honey, a Swallow of Brine

1966•movie

Role: Director of Photography

5.6

No Subtitles Necessary: Laszlo & Vilmos

2009•movie

as Self

4.1

Rebel Rousers

1970•movie

Role: Director of Photography

5.2

Baby Blue Marine

1976•movie

Role: Director of Photography

7.1

Easy Rider: Shaking the Cage

1999•movie

as Self

3.8

Lila

1968•movie

Role: Director of Photography

4.6

Kiss Me Quick!

1964•movie

Role: Director of Photography

2.7

The Nasty Rabbit

1964•movie

as The Idiot

7.9

Light Keeps Me Company

2000•movie

as Self

6.7

The Runner Stumbles

1979•movie

Role: Director of Photography

3.1

The Notorious Daughter of Fanny Hill

1966•movie

Role: Director of Photography

4.0

Mondo Mod

1967•movie

Role: Director of Photography

4.2

The Marriage of a Young Stockbroker

1971•movie

Role: Director of Photography

3.7

The Wonderful World of Girls

1965•movie

Role: Director of Photography

6.5

Afterthoughts

2002•movie

as Self

10.0

The 'New York, New York' Stories

2005•movie

as Self

10.0

A Hollywood Life: Remembering Frances

2001•movie

as Himself

10.0

Torn from the Flag

2007•movie

Role: Executive Producer

9.0

Mark of the Gun

1969•movie

Role: Director of Photography

4.0

Márió, a varázsló

2008•movie

Role: Telecine Colorist

Born to Be Wild

1995•movie

as Himself

Friend to Friend: Armenian Earthquake Relief

1989•movie

Role: Director of Photography