William George Wilson
American cinematographer
Died when: 90 years 232 days (1087 months)Star Sign: Pisces
William G.Wilson (March 10, 1917 – October 28, 2007) was an American cinematographer and Director of Photography (DP) who filmed hundreds of championship sporting events during a career that spanned more than 50 years.
Wilson filmed baseball, football, basketball, ice hockey, golf, boxing, horse-racing and auto racing.His pioneering work in television news-filming for WFIL-TV in Philadelphia, the first ABC affiliate station in the nation, set early standards for filming news and sports.
During World War II, Wilson served as a combat cameraman and aviator with the United States Marine Corps, filming major action in the South Pacific on the ground and in the air.
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