William A. Fraker

William A. Fraker
Born
William Ashman Fraker

September 29, 1923
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
DiedMay 31, 2010 (aged 86)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Alma materUSC School of Cinematic Arts
Years active1956–2002
SpouseDenise
President of the American Society of Cinematographers
In office
1979, 1984, 1991 – 1980, 1984, 1992

William Ashman Fraker, ASC, BSC (September 29, 1923 – May 31, 2010) was an American cinematographer and director.

Described as "one of America's most respected cinematographers," he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Cinematography five times, and was a six-term President of the American Society of Cinematographers.

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