Biography: William Fraker
A brief background on the cinematographer.

Live Chat Transcript
Click here to read the full transcript of our session with Mr. Fraker.

The Guild Conversation
Journalist Bob Fisher and Richard Crudo, ASC talk with the septuagenarian about living the history of the industry.

Audio Excerpts from the Fraker Interview
Listen to six audio clips of the cinematographer discussing his enduring career.

Articles

Bill Fraker Profile
In honor of his ASC Lifetime Achievement Award, Mr. Fraker's extraordinary career is recalled.

Fraker on Romantic Comedy
This 2001 ICG Magazine piece offers insight into Fraker's approach to the genre film, Town & Country.

Fraker and Town & Country
Fraker discusses how a single scene set the visual tone for the film.

Fraker Talks about Murphy's Romance
Mr. Fraker talks about the Academy-nominated film in this piece from the March 1986 issue of International Photographer.

Fraker on Heaven Can Wait
The cinematographer recalls the great challenge and ultimate reward of the film.

Fraker and Crudo Remake a Classic
Representing two different generations, the two men talk about their respective remakes of Here Comes Mr. Jordan.

Fraker and 1941
In this 1980 article, Fraker recounts his collaboration with Stephen Spielberg.

Fraker and Looking for Mr. Goodbar
The cinematographer pauses in 1978 to discuss the Oscar-nominated picture.