Biography
Born in Denison, Iowa, of immigrant parents from Oldenburg, Germany, Hans Koenekamp began his film career with a job as a motion picture projectionist. He became a cinematographer in 1913 at Mack Sennett's Keystone Studios. He later worked at Fox Films and then joined Vitagraph in 1917, where he photographed all the Larry Semoncomedies. When Warner Bros. purchased First National's studio in Burbank, California, he signed a contract and remained with the studio for the next 30 years. He specialized in directing and photographing second units and producing special effects shots for the studio.
Filmography
all 63
Movies 63
Director 3
Camera Operator
Jet Pilot (1957)
Movie
9
Special Effects
The Spirit of St. Louis (1957)
Movie
6
Special Effects
Toward the Unknown (1956)
Movie
Special Effects
The Court-Martial of Billy Mitchell (1955)
Movie
Special Effects
Young at Heart (1954)
Movie
Special Effects
A Star Is Born (1954)
Movie
Special Effects
The Winning Team (1952)
Movie
Special Effects
Mara Maru (1952)
Movie
Special Effects
The Big Trees (1952)
Movie
Special Effects
Fort Worth (1951)
Movie
Special Effects
Strangers on a Train (1951)
Movie
5.38
Special Effects
Pretty Baby (1950)
Movie
Special Effects
The Daughter of Rosie O'Grady (1950)
Movie
Special Effects
White Heat (1949)
Movie
6.08
Special Effects
It's a Great Feeling (1949)
Movie
Special Effects
Colorado Territory (1949)
Movie
Special Effects
June Bride (1948)
Movie
Special Effects
The Big Punch (1948)
Movie
Special Effects
Winter Meeting (1948)
Movie
Special Effects
The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948)
Movie
5.58
Special Effects
Dark Passage (1947)
Movie
3.5
Special Effects
Deep Valley (1947)
Movie
Special Effects
Conflict (1945)
Movie
Special Effects
The Corn Is Green (1945)
Movie
Special Effects
Thank Your Lucky Stars (1943)
Movie
Special Effects
Air Force (1943)
Movie
Assistant Director
Wings for the Eagle (1942)
Movie
Special Effects
Manpower (1941)
Movie
Special Effects
The Wagons Roll at Night (1941)
Movie
Special Effects
The Sea Wolf (1941)
Movie
Special Effects
The Sea Hawk (1940)
Movie
Special Effects
They Drive by Night (1940)
Movie
6
Special Effects
Torrid Zone (1940)
Movie
Special Effects
Virginia City (1940)
Movie
Special Effects
The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex (1939)
Movie
Special Effects
Wings of the Navy (1939)
Movie
Special Effects
Submarine D-1 (1937)
Movie
Special Effects
Black Legion (1937)
Movie
6
Special Effects
Isle of Fury (1936)
Movie
Special Effects
Earthworm Tractors (1936)
Movie
Special Effects
A Midsummer Night's Dream (1935)
Movie
Cinematographer
The Stunt Man (1927)
Movie
Cinematographer
Spuds (1927)
Movie
Cinematographer
It Must Be Love (1926)
Movie
Cinematographer
The Cloudhopper (1925)
Movie
Cinematographer
The Dome Doctor (1925)
Movie
Cinematographer
The Wizard of Oz (1925)
Movie
Director of Photography
Kid Speed (1924)
Movie
Cinematographer
The Girl in the Limousine (1924)
Movie
Cinematographer
No Wedding Bells (1923)
Movie
Cinematographer
A Pair of Kings (1922)
Movie
Cinematographer
The Show (1922)
Movie
Cinematographer
The Sawmill (1922)
Movie
Cinematographer
The Bell Hop (1921)
Movie
Cinematographer
The Fall Guy (1921)
Movie
Cinematographer
The Stage Hand (1920)
Movie
Cinematographer
Rip & Stitch: Tailors (1919)
Movie
Cinematographer
Mickey (1918)
Movie
5
Cinematographer
Hindoos and Hazards (1918)
Movie
Cinematographer
An International Sneak (1917)
Movie
Cinematographer
Bath Tub Perils (1916)
Movie
Director of Photography
Tillie's Punctured Romance (1914)
Movie
Cinematographer
Mabel's Strange Predicament (1914)
Movie
Information
Known ForCrew
GenderMale
Birthday1891-12-03
Deathday1992-09-12 (100 years old)
Birth PlaceDenison, United States
ChildrenFred Koenekamp
CitizenshipsUnited States
Also Known AsH. F Koenekamp, H. L. Koenekamp, H. Koenekamp, Hans Koenekamp, H.F. Koenenkamp, Hans F. Koenkamp, H. F. Koenekamp
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