Portrait of Joseph F. Biroc

Joseph F. Biroc

Bio: Joseph Francis Biroc, ASC (February 12, 1903 – September 7, 1996) was an American cinematographer. He was born in New York City and began working in films at the Paragon Studios in Fort Lee, New Jersey
Born: Thu, Feb 12 1903
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA

Death: Sat, Sep 07 1996
Joseph F. Biroc is 93 years old
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Poster of A Winner Never Quits
A Winner Never Quits
Joseph F. Biroc was 83 in A Winner Never Quits as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 13 1986
Poster of Father of Hell Town
Father of Hell Town
Joseph F. Biroc was 82 in Father of Hell Town as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 06 1985
Poster of The Jerk, Too
The Jerk, Too
Joseph F. Biroc was 80 in The Jerk, Too as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 06 1984
Poster of Airplane II: The Sequel
Airplane II: The Sequel
Joseph F. Biroc was 79 in Airplane II: The Sequel as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 10 1982
Poster of Hammett
Hammett
Joseph F. Biroc was 79 in Hammett as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 09 1982
Poster of Desperate Lives
Desperate Lives
Joseph F. Biroc was 79 in Desperate Lives as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 03 1982
Poster of ...All the Marbles
...All the Marbles
Joseph F. Biroc was 78 in ...All the Marbles as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 01 1981
Poster of Airplane!
Airplane!
Joseph F. Biroc was 77 in Airplane! as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 02 1980
Poster of The Gambler
The Gambler
Joseph F. Biroc was 77 in The Gambler as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 08 1980
Poster of Beyond the Poseidon Adventure
Beyond the Poseidon Adventure
Joseph F. Biroc was 76 in Beyond the Poseidon Adventure as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 18 1979
Poster of The Clone Master
The Clone Master
Joseph F. Biroc was 75 in The Clone Master as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 14 1978
Poster of A Family Upside Down
A Family Upside Down
Joseph F. Biroc was 75 in A Family Upside Down as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 08 1978
Poster of The Choirboys
The Choirboys
Joseph F. Biroc was 74 in The Choirboys as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 23 1977
Poster of SST: Death Flight
SST: Death Flight
Joseph F. Biroc was 74 in SST: Death Flight as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 25 1977
Poster of The Duchess and the Dirtwater Fox
The Duchess and the Dirtwater Fox
Joseph F. Biroc was 73 in The Duchess and the Dirtwater Fox as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 01 1976
Poster of Hustle
Hustle
Joseph F. Biroc was 72 in Hustle as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 25 1975
Poster of The Towering Inferno
The Towering Inferno
Joseph F. Biroc was 71 in The Towering Inferno as 'Additional Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 14 1974
Poster of Shanks
Shanks
Joseph F. Biroc was 71 in Shanks as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 09 1974
Poster of The Longest Yard
The Longest Yard
Joseph F. Biroc was 71 in The Longest Yard as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 21 1974
Poster of Thursday's Game
Thursday's Game
Joseph F. Biroc was 71 in Thursday's Game as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 14 1974
Poster of Honky Tonk
Honky Tonk
Joseph F. Biroc was 71 in Honky Tonk as 'Cinematography'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 01 1974
Poster of Wonder Woman
Wonder Woman
Joseph F. Biroc was 71 in Wonder Woman as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 12 1974
Poster of Blazing Saddles
Blazing Saddles
Joseph F. Biroc was 70 in Blazing Saddles as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 07 1974
Poster of Cahill: United States Marshal
Cahill: United States Marshal
Joseph F. Biroc was 70 in Cahill: United States Marshal as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 11 1973
Poster of Emperor of the North
Emperor of the North
Joseph F. Biroc was 70 in Emperor of the North as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 23 1973
Poster of The Crooked Hearts
The Crooked Hearts
Joseph F. Biroc was 69 in The Crooked Hearts as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 08 1972
Poster of Ulzana's Raid
Ulzana's Raid
Joseph F. Biroc was 69 in Ulzana's Raid as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 27 1972
Poster of Playmates
Playmates
Joseph F. Biroc was 69 in Playmates as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 03 1972
Poster of Gidget Gets Married
Gidget Gets Married
Joseph F. Biroc was 68 in Gidget Gets Married as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 04 1972
Poster of Brian's Song
Brian's Song
Joseph F. Biroc was 68 in Brian's Song as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 30 1971
Poster of The Organization
The Organization
Joseph F. Biroc was 68 in The Organization as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 20 1971
Poster of The Grissom Gang
The Grissom Gang
Joseph F. Biroc was 68 in The Grissom Gang as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 28 1971
Poster of Escape from the Planet of the Apes
Escape from the Planet of the Apes
Joseph F. Biroc was 68 in Escape from the Planet of the Apes as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 20 1971
Poster of Mrs. Pollifax — Spy
Mrs. Pollifax — Spy
Joseph F. Biroc was 68 in Mrs. Pollifax — Spy as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 17 1971
Poster of Mean Justice
Mean Justice
Joseph F. Biroc was 67 in Mean Justice as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 08 1971
Poster of Too Late the Hero
Too Late the Hero
Joseph F. Biroc was 67 in Too Late the Hero as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 20 1970
Poster of The Greatest Mother of 'em All
The Greatest Mother of 'em All
Joseph F. Biroc was 66 in The Greatest Mother of 'em All as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 31 1969
Poster of What Ever Happened to Aunt Alice?
What Ever Happened to Aunt Alice?
Joseph F. Biroc was 66 in What Ever Happened to Aunt Alice? as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 20 1969
Poster of Lady in Cement
Lady in Cement
Joseph F. Biroc was 65 in Lady in Cement as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 19 1968
Poster of The Killing of Sister George
The Killing of Sister George
Joseph F. Biroc was 65 in The Killing of Sister George as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 01 1968
Poster of The Legend of Lylah Clare
The Legend of Lylah Clare
Joseph F. Biroc was 65 in The Legend of Lylah Clare as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 21 1968
Poster of The Detective
The Detective
Joseph F. Biroc was 65 in The Detective as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 28 1968
Poster of Fitzwilly
Fitzwilly
Joseph F. Biroc was 64 in Fitzwilly as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 20 1967
Poster of Tony Rome
Tony Rome
Joseph F. Biroc was 64 in Tony Rome as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 10 1967
Poster of Who's Minding the Mint?
Who's Minding the Mint?
Joseph F. Biroc was 64 in Who's Minding the Mint? as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 26 1967
Poster of Enter Laughing
Enter Laughing
Joseph F. Biroc was 64 in Enter Laughing as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 25 1967
Poster of Warning Shot
Warning Shot
Joseph F. Biroc was 63 in Warning Shot as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 18 1967
Poster of The Swinger
The Swinger
Joseph F. Biroc was 63 in The Swinger as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 13 1966
Poster of The Russians Are Coming! The Russians Are Coming!
The Russians Are Coming! The Russians Are Coming!
Joseph F. Biroc was 63 in The Russians Are Coming! The Russians Are Coming! as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 25 1966
Poster of The Flight of the Phoenix
The Flight of the Phoenix
Joseph F. Biroc was 62 in The Flight of the Phoenix as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 15 1965
Poster of I Saw What You Did
I Saw What You Did
Joseph F. Biroc was 62 in I Saw What You Did as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 21 1965
Poster of Hush... Hush, Sweet Charlotte
Hush... Hush, Sweet Charlotte
Joseph F. Biroc was 61 in Hush... Hush, Sweet Charlotte as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 15 1964
Poster of The Young Lovers
The Young Lovers
Joseph F. Biroc was 61 in The Young Lovers as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 12 1964
Poster of Kitten with a Whip
Kitten with a Whip
Joseph F. Biroc was 61 in Kitten with a Whip as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 04 1964
Poster of Bullet for a Badman
Bullet for a Badman
Joseph F. Biroc was 61 in Bullet for a Badman as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 01 1964
Poster of Ride the Wild Surf
Ride the Wild Surf
Joseph F. Biroc was 61 in Ride the Wild Surf as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 05 1964
Poster of Viva Las Vegas
Viva Las Vegas
Joseph F. Biroc was 60 in Viva Las Vegas as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 08 1964
Poster of Gunfight at Comanche Creek
Gunfight at Comanche Creek
Joseph F. Biroc was 60 in Gunfight at Comanche Creek as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 06 1963
Poster of Under the Yum-Yum Tree
Under the Yum-Yum Tree
Joseph F. Biroc was 60 in Under the Yum-Yum Tree as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 23 1963
Poster of Promises! Promises!
Promises! Promises!
Joseph F. Biroc was 60 in Promises! Promises! as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 01 1963
Poster of Toys in the Attic
Toys in the Attic
Joseph F. Biroc was 60 in Toys in the Attic as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 31 1963
Poster of Bye Bye Birdie
Bye Bye Birdie
Joseph F. Biroc was 60 in Bye Bye Birdie as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 04 1963
Poster of Convicts 4
Convicts 4
Joseph F. Biroc was 59 in Convicts 4 as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 15 1962
Poster of Confessions of an Opium Eater
Confessions of an Opium Eater
Joseph F. Biroc was 59 in Confessions of an Opium Eater as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 20 1962
Poster of Hitler
Hitler
Joseph F. Biroc was 59 in Hitler as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 21 1962
Poster of Operation Eichmann
Operation Eichmann
Joseph F. Biroc was 58 in Operation Eichmann as 'Cinematography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 15 1961
Poster of Gold of the Seven Saints
Gold of the Seven Saints
Joseph F. Biroc was 58 in Gold of the Seven Saints as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 18 1961
Poster of 13 Ghosts
13 Ghosts
Joseph F. Biroc was 57 in 13 Ghosts as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 18 1960
Poster of Ice Palace
Ice Palace
Joseph F. Biroc was 56 in Ice Palace as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 02 1960
Poster of The FBI Story
The FBI Story
Joseph F. Biroc was 56 in The FBI Story as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 01 1959
Poster of The Bat
The Bat
Joseph F. Biroc was 56 in The Bat as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 09 1959
Poster of Verboten!
Verboten!
Joseph F. Biroc was 56 in Verboten! as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 25 1959
Poster of Home Before Dark
Home Before Dark
Joseph F. Biroc was 55 in Home Before Dark as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 16 1958
Poster of Born Reckless
Born Reckless
Joseph F. Biroc was 55 in Born Reckless as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 02 1958
Poster of The Amazing Colossal Man
The Amazing Colossal Man
Joseph F. Biroc was 54 in The Amazing Colossal Man as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 25 1957
Poster of Forty Guns
Forty Guns
Joseph F. Biroc was 54 in Forty Guns as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 10 1957
Poster of Run of the Arrow
Run of the Arrow
Joseph F. Biroc was 54 in Run of the Arrow as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 05 1957
Poster of The Unknown Terror
The Unknown Terror
Joseph F. Biroc was 54 in The Unknown Terror as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 12 1957
Poster of China Gate
China Gate
Joseph F. Biroc was 54 in China Gate as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 22 1957
Poster of The Garment Jungle
The Garment Jungle
Joseph F. Biroc was 54 in The Garment Jungle as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 01 1957
Poster of The Ride Back
The Ride Back
Joseph F. Biroc was 54 in The Ride Back as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 28 1957
Poster of The Black Whip
The Black Whip
Joseph F. Biroc was 53 in The Black Whip as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 01 1956
Poster of Tension at Table Rock
Tension at Table Rock
Joseph F. Biroc was 53 in Tension at Table Rock as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 03 1956
Poster of Attack
Attack
Joseph F. Biroc was 53 in Attack as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 19 1956
Poster of Nightmare
Nightmare
Joseph F. Biroc was 53 in Nightmare as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 20 1956
Poster of Quincannon, Frontier Scout
Quincannon, Frontier Scout
Joseph F. Biroc was 53 in Quincannon, Frontier Scout as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 01 1956
Poster of Bengazi
Bengazi
Joseph F. Biroc was 52 in Bengazi as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 14 1955
Poster of The Steel Cage
The Steel Cage
Joseph F. Biroc was 51 in The Steel Cage as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 01 1954
Poster of Down Three Dark Streets
Down Three Dark Streets
Joseph F. Biroc was 51 in Down Three Dark Streets as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 02 1954
Poster of World for Ransom
World for Ransom
Joseph F. Biroc was 50 in World for Ransom as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 31 1954
Poster of Appointment in Honduras
Appointment in Honduras
Joseph F. Biroc was 50 in Appointment in Honduras as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 16 1953
Poster of Donovan's Brain
Donovan's Brain
Joseph F. Biroc was 50 in Donovan's Brain as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 30 1953
Poster of Vice Squad
Vice Squad
Joseph F. Biroc was 50 in Vice Squad as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 31 1953
Poster of The Twonky
The Twonky
Joseph F. Biroc was 50 in The Twonky as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 10 1953
Poster of The Glass Wall
The Glass Wall
Joseph F. Biroc was 50 in The Glass Wall as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 19 1953
Poster of Loan Shark
Loan Shark
Joseph F. Biroc was 49 in Loan Shark as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 23 1952
Poster of Red Planet Mars
Red Planet Mars
Joseph F. Biroc was 49 in Red Planet Mars as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 15 1952
Poster of Without Warning!
Without Warning!
Joseph F. Biroc was 49 in Without Warning! as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 08 1952
Poster of The Bushwhackers
The Bushwhackers
Joseph F. Biroc was 48 in The Bushwhackers as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 07 1951
Poster of Cry Danger
Cry Danger
Joseph F. Biroc was 48 in Cry Danger as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 23 1951
Poster of The Killer That Stalked New York
The Killer That Stalked New York
Joseph F. Biroc was 47 in The Killer That Stalked New York as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 06 1950
Poster of Mrs. Mike
Mrs. Mike
Joseph F. Biroc was 46 in Mrs. Mike as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 23 1949
Poster of Johnny Allegro
Johnny Allegro
Joseph F. Biroc was 46 in Johnny Allegro as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 26 1949
Poster of Roughshod
Roughshod
Joseph F. Biroc was 46 in Roughshod as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 11 1949
Poster of My Dear Secretary
My Dear Secretary
Joseph F. Biroc was 45 in My Dear Secretary as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 05 1948
Poster of On Our Merry Way
On Our Merry Way
Joseph F. Biroc was 44 in On Our Merry Way as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 03 1948
Poster of Magic Town
Magic Town
Joseph F. Biroc was 44 in Magic Town as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 07 1947
Poster of It's a Wonderful Life
It's a Wonderful Life
Joseph F. Biroc was 43 in It's a Wonderful Life as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 20 1946
Poster of Five Came Back
Five Came Back
Joseph F. Biroc was 36 in Five Came Back as 'Camera Operator'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 23 1939
Poster of Before Dawn
Before Dawn
Joseph F. Biroc was 30 in Before Dawn as 'Camera Operator'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 04 1933
Poster of The Lost Squadron
The Lost Squadron
Joseph F. Biroc was 29 in The Lost Squadron as 'Camera Operator'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 12 1932
Poster of Street Girl
Street Girl
Joseph F. Biroc was 26 in Street Girl as 'Camera Operator'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 21 1929

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Scruples
Scruples
Joseph F. Biroc was 77+ in Scruples as 'Director of Photography'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 25 1980
Poster of Little Women
Little Women
Joseph F. Biroc was 75+ in Little Women as 'Director of Photography'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 1978
Poster of Washington: Behind Closed Doors
Washington: Behind Closed Doors
Joseph F. Biroc was 74+ in Washington: Behind Closed Doors as 'Director of Photography'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 06 1977
Poster of Arthur Hailey's The Moneychangers
Arthur Hailey's The Moneychangers
Joseph F. Biroc was 73+ in Arthur Hailey's The Moneychangers as 'Director of Photography'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Dec 04 1976