James Crabe

James Crabe
Born
James Aubrey Crabe

(1931-08-19)August 19, 1931
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
DiedMay 2, 1989(1989-05-02) (aged 57)
Sherman Oaks, California, U.S.
OccupationCinematographer

James Crabe, A.S.C. (August 19, 1931 – May 2, 1989) was an American cinematographer,[1] known for his work in the 1970s and '80s on numerous films, including Rocky, The China Syndrome, Night Shift, The Karate Kid, and Thank God It's Friday. He was a regular collaborator of director John G. Avildsen, and a two-time Primetime Emmy Award winner, in addition to being nominated for multiple ASC Awards and an Academy Award.

  1. ^ "James Crabe; Award-Winning Cameraman". Los Angeles Times. May 5, 1989. Retrieved April 14, 2017 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon