He was 101.The American Society of Cinematographersconfirmed Butlers passing.
Butler was the ASCs most senior member, and he had a resume to match.
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He got his start in features with Kaufmans 1967 filmFearless Frank.
Butler actually turned down the latter as he worked on his own directorial debut, which did not happen.
Thats when I met Steven Spielberg.
His television credits includeThe Execution of Private Slovik(1974) andThe Thorn Birds(1983).
He won Primetime Emmys forRaid on Entebbe(1977) andA Streetcar Named Desire(1984).
Butler was honored with the ASC Lifetime Achievement Award in 2003.
He is survived by five daughters; and his wife, Iris Butler.
