Janusz Kamiński

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Janusz Kamiński's two Oscars place him among the most decorated cinematographers in history. His work on Schindler's List and Saving Private Ryan is studied in film schools worldwide. The American Society of Cinematographers' 2019 ranking of both films as among the best-photographed of the 20th century underscores his lasting impact on the visual language of cinema.

AwardsJanusz Kamiński has won two Academy Awards for Best Cinematography, for Schindler's List (1993) and Saving Private Ryan (1998). He has also been recognized by the American Society of Cinematographers, which ranked both films among the best-photographed of the 20th century.

Honours & Distinctions

Member of the American Society of Cinematographers

ASC·1998

Inducted as a member.

Rankings & Lists

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Best-Photographed Films of the 20th Century

American Society of Cinematographers·2019

Records & Feats

Two Academy Awards for Best Cinematography

Awards·1999

Won for Schindler's List (1993) and Saving Private Ryan (1998).