Haskell Wexler, A.S.C. (born February 6, 1922 in Chicago, Illinois) is an Academy Award-winning American cinematographer, and a film producer and director. Wexler was judged to be one of film history's ten most influential cinematographers in a survey of the members of the International Cinematographers Guild.
Brother of Jerrold Wexler and Yale Wexler.
Apprenticed as a camera operator for James Wong Howe (I).
Uncle of Tanya Wexler.
Father of Mark Wexler, Jeff Wexler and Kathy Wexler.
He is one of only 6 cinematographers to have a star on the famed "Hollywood Walk of Fame"; the other 5 being, Hal Mohr, Ray Rennahan, J. Peverell Marley, Leon Shamroy, and Conrad L. Hall.
Step-uncle of actresses Daryl Hannah, Page Hannah & actor 'Don Hannah' (I)
He met George Lucas when he was still a teenager because of their mutual interest in cars. He suggested that Lucas go to film school, which is why Lucas thanked him in many ways.
Son of Simon Wexler.
Member of the American Society of Cinematographers (ASC).
