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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
Fri, Dec 10 1982
Poster of Hammett
Hammett
Joseph F. Biroc was
79 in Hammett
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, Jun 09 1982
Poster of Desperate Lives
Desperate Lives
Joseph F. Biroc was
79 in Desperate Lives
as 'Director of Photography'.
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'.
Sun, Mar 01 1981
Poster of Airplane!
Airplane!
Joseph F. Biroc was
77 in Airplane!
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, Jul 02 1980
Poster of The Gambler
The Gambler
Joseph F. Biroc was
77 in The Gambler
as 'Director of Photography'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
Sat, Apr 08 1978
Poster of The Choirboys
The Choirboys
Joseph F. Biroc was
74 in The Choirboys
as 'Director of Photography'.
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'.
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'.
Thu, Apr 01 1976
Poster of Hustle
Hustle
Joseph F. Biroc was
72 in Hustle
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Dec 25 1975
Poster of The Towering Inferno
The Towering Inferno
Joseph F. Biroc was
71 in The Towering Inferno
as 'Additional Photography'.
Sat, Dec 14 1974
Poster of Shanks
Shanks
Joseph F. Biroc was
71 in Shanks
as 'Director of Photography'.
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'.
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'.
Sun, Apr 14 1974
Poster of Honky Tonk
Honky Tonk
Joseph F. Biroc was
71 in Honky Tonk
as 'Cinematography'.
Mon, Apr 01 1974
Poster of Wonder Woman
Wonder Woman
Joseph F. Biroc was
71 in Wonder Woman
as 'Director of Photography'.
Tue, Mar 12 1974
Poster of Blazing Saddles
Blazing Saddles
Joseph F. Biroc was
70 in Blazing Saddles
as 'Director of Photography'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
Fri, Oct 27 1972
Poster of Playmates
Playmates
Joseph F. Biroc was
69 in Playmates
as 'Director of Photography'.
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'.
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'.
Tue, Nov 30 1971
Poster of The Organization
The Organization
Joseph F. Biroc was
68 in The Organization
as 'Director of Photography'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
Wed, Feb 17 1971
Poster of Mean Justice
Mean Justice
Joseph F. Biroc was
67 in Mean Justice
as 'Director of Photography'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
Wed, Aug 21 1968
Poster of The Detective
The Detective
Joseph F. Biroc was
65 in The Detective
as 'Director of Photography'.
Tue, May 28 1968
Poster of Fitzwilly
Fitzwilly
Joseph F. Biroc was
64 in Fitzwilly
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, Dec 20 1967
Poster of Tony Rome
Tony Rome
Joseph F. Biroc was
64 in Tony Rome
as 'Director of Photography'.
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'.
Tue, Sep 26 1967
Poster of Enter Laughing
Enter Laughing
Joseph F. Biroc was
64 in Enter Laughing
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Feb 25 1967
Poster of Warning Shot
Warning Shot
Joseph F. Biroc was
63 in Warning Shot
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, Jan 18 1967
Poster of The Swinger
The Swinger
Joseph F. Biroc was
63 in The Swinger
as 'Director of Photography'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
Wed, Nov 06 1963
Poster of Promises! Promises!
Promises! Promises!
Joseph F. Biroc was
60 in Promises! Promises!
as 'Director of Photography'.
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'.
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'.
Thu, Apr 04 1963
Poster of Convicts 4
Convicts 4
Joseph F. Biroc was
59 in Convicts 4
as 'Director of Photography'.
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'.
Wed, Jun 20 1962
Poster of Hitler
Hitler
Joseph F. Biroc was
59 in Hitler
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, Mar 21 1962
Poster of Operation Eichmann
Operation Eichmann
Joseph F. Biroc was
58 in Operation Eichmann
as 'Cinematography'.
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'.
Sat, Feb 18 1961
Poster of 13 Ghosts
13 Ghosts
Joseph F. Biroc was
57 in 13 Ghosts
as 'Director of Photography'.
Mon, Jul 18 1960
Poster of Ice Palace
Ice Palace
Joseph F. Biroc was
56 in Ice Palace
as 'Director of Photography'.
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'.
Thu, Oct 01 1959
Poster of The Bat
The Bat
Joseph F. Biroc was
56 in The Bat
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sun, Aug 09 1959
Poster of Verboten!
Verboten!
Joseph F. Biroc was
56 in Verboten!
as 'Director of Photography'.
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'.
Sun, Nov 16 1958
Poster of Born Reckless
Born Reckless
Joseph F. Biroc was
55 in Born Reckless
as 'Director of Photography'.
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'.
Fri, Oct 25 1957
Poster of Forty Guns
Forty Guns
Joseph F. Biroc was
54 in Forty Guns
as 'Director of Photography'.
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'.
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'.
Mon, Aug 12 1957
Poster of China Gate
China Gate
Joseph F. Biroc was
54 in China Gate
as 'Director of Photography'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
Wed, Oct 03 1956
Poster of Attack
Attack
Joseph F. Biroc was
53 in Attack
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, Sep 19 1956
Poster of Nightmare
Nightmare
Joseph F. Biroc was
53 in Nightmare
as 'Director of Photography'.
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'.
Tue, May 01 1956
Poster of Bengazi
Bengazi
Joseph F. Biroc was
52 in Bengazi
as 'Director of Photography'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
Wed, Sep 30 1953
Poster of Vice Squad
Vice Squad
Joseph F. Biroc was
50 in Vice Squad
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Jul 31 1953
Poster of The Twonky
The Twonky
Joseph F. Biroc was
50 in The Twonky
as 'Director of Photography'.
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'.
Thu, Mar 19 1953
Poster of Loan Shark
Loan Shark
Joseph F. Biroc was
49 in Loan Shark
as 'Director of Photography'.
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'.
Thu, May 15 1952
Poster of Without Warning!
Without Warning!
Joseph F. Biroc was
49 in Without Warning!
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, May 08 1952
Poster of The Bushwhackers
The Bushwhackers
Joseph F. Biroc was
48 in The Bushwhackers
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Dec 07 1951
Poster of Cry Danger
Cry Danger
Joseph F. Biroc was
48 in Cry Danger
as 'Director of Photography'.
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'.
Fri, Oct 06 1950
Poster of Mrs. Mike
Mrs. Mike
Joseph F. Biroc was
46 in Mrs. Mike
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Dec 23 1949
Poster of Johnny Allegro
Johnny Allegro
Joseph F. Biroc was
46 in Johnny Allegro
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, May 26 1949
Poster of Roughshod
Roughshod
Joseph F. Biroc was
46 in Roughshod
as 'Director of Photography'.
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'.
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'.
Tue, Feb 03 1948
Poster of Magic Town
Magic Town
Joseph F. Biroc was
44 in Magic Town
as 'Director of Photography'.
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'.
Fri, Dec 20 1946
Poster of Five Came Back
Five Came Back
Joseph F. Biroc was
36 in Five Came Back
as 'Camera Operator'.
Fri, Jun 23 1939
Poster of Shall We Dance
Shall We Dance
Joseph F. Biroc was
34 in Shall We Dance
as 'Camera Operator'.
Fri, May 07 1937
Poster of Before Dawn
Before Dawn
Joseph F. Biroc was
30 in Before Dawn
as 'Camera Operator'.
Fri, Aug 04 1933
Poster of The Lost Squadron
The Lost Squadron
Joseph F. Biroc was
29 in The Lost Squadron
as 'Camera Operator'.
Sat, Mar 12 1932
Poster of Street Girl
Street Girl
Joseph F. Biroc was
26 in Street Girl
as 'Camera Operator'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
First Air Date
Sat, Dec 04 1976