Jack Couffer
Known for: Camera
Born: December 6, 1924 in Upland, California, USA - Died: July 29, 2021
Jack Couffer was an American cinematographer, director, and author known for his work on nature films and documentaries. He began his career as a combat photographer during World War II. Couffer worked on several Disney nature films, including The Living Desert (1953) and The African Lion (1955). He directed Ring of Bright Water (1969), a film about a pet otter, and co-directed The Hellstrom Chronicle (1971), which won an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature. Couffer's work often focused on the natural world, showcasing his passion for wildlife and environmental conservation.
Known for
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The Disneyland Story
Self
Edge of Fury
Director of Photography
Nikki, Wild Dog of the North
Director
The Last Giraffe
Director
Cheetah
Screenstory
Living Free
Director
Adventures of the Wilderness Family 3
Director
The Darwin Adventure
Writer
Running Target
Screenplay
Ring of Bright Water
Director
The Legend of Lobo
Director
A Country Coyote Goes Hollywood
Co-Producer
The Savage Eye
Director of Photography
The Wild and the Free
Writer
The Wild Heart
Director
Race for Survival
Writer
Never Cry Wolf
Producer
The Legend of the Boy and the Eagle
Writer
Sheena
Second Unit Director
The Best Doggoned Dog in the World
Director of Photography
Jonathan Livingston Seagull
Director of Photography
Concho, the Coyote Who Wasn't
Director
The Not So Lonely Lighthouse Keeper
Director
Run, Light Buck, Run
Director