Isidore Mankofsky

American cinematographer (1931–2021)

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Isidore Mankofsky

Born| (1931-09-22)September 22, 1931

New York City, New York

Died| March 11, 2021(2021-03-11) (aged 89)

Los Angeles, California

Alma mater| Brooks Institute
Occupation| Cinematographer
Years active| 1967–2007
Spouse| Christine Mankofsky 1972
Awards| American Society of Cinematographers Presidents Award 2009 [1]

Isidore Mankofsky (September 22, 1931 – March 11, 2021)[2] was an American cinematographer, and was nominated for two Emmys.[3] He is best known for his work on films such as The Muppet Movie (1979) and The Jazz Singer (1980). He shot more than 200 educational movies for Encyclopædia Britannica.[4]

He died at his home in Los Angeles, California in March 2021 at the age of 89.[5]

## Selected filmography[edit]

* 1970: A.k.a. Cassius Clay
* 1971: Werewolves on Wheels
* 1973: Scream Blacula Scream
* 1974: The Ultimate Thrill
* 1977: Lanigan's Rabbi
* 1979: The Muppet Movie
* 1980: Somewhere in Time
* 1980: The Jazz Singer
* 1982: In the Custody of Strangers
* 1983: Baby Sister
* 1983: Quarterback Princess
* 1984: Silence of the Heart
* 1984: The Burning Bed
* 1985: Better off Dead
* 1985: Ewoks: The Battle for Endor
* 1986: One Crazy Summer
* 1988: A Very Brady Christmas
* 1988: Clinton and Nadine
* 1989: Parent Trap III
* 1989: Polly
* 1989: Skin Deep
* 1991: Love, Lies and Murder
* 1992: Afterburn
* 1992: Day-O
* 1992: Bed of Lies
* 1994: Father and Scout
* 1994: The Gift of Love
* 1995: Out-of-Sync
* 1995: The Heidi Chronicles
* 1996: She Cried No

## Literature[edit]

* Zone, Ray: Isidore Mankofsky in 3-D filmmakers: Conversations with creators of stereoscopic motion pictures, 2005, p. 61-70.
* Alexander, Geoff & Prelinger, Rick: Isidore Mankofsky in Academic Films for the Classroom: A History, Mcfarland & Co Inc., 2010, p. 172-173.
* Fauer, John: Cinematographer Style - The Complete Interviews, Vol. II, American Cinematographer, 2009

## References[edit]

1. ^ "In Memoriam: Isidore Mankofsky, ASC (1931-2021) - The American Society of Cinematographers". theasc.com. Retrieved May 11, 2022.
2. ^ ASC Staff (March 13, 2021). "In Memoriam: Isidore Mankofsky, ASC (1931–2021)". American Society of Cinematographers. Retrieved March 15, 2021.
3. ^ "In Memoriam: Isidore Mankofsky, ASC (1931-2021) - The American Society of Cinematographers". theasc.com. Retrieved May 11, 2022.
4. ^ "Isidore Mankofsky". www.afana.org. Retrieved May 11, 2022.
5. ^ Isidore Mankofsky, Cinematographer on 'The Muppet Movie,' Dies at 89

## External links[edit]

* Isidore Mankofsky at IMDb

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* ISNI
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