After returning from the Navy in WWII, Leonard (Lenny) South was
offered a job in the Warner Bros camera department where he trained to
become an assistant cameraman. After learning his craft, he was offered
a camera assistant position with Robert (Bobby) Burks, ASC.
During his stint as a camera assistant with Mr. Burks, the two worked
with Alfred Hitchcock who took a liking to Lenny. Lenny had a natural
talent and personality that Hitchcock appreciated. On Hitchcock's next
picture, Robert Burks brought Lenny on as the camera operator and from
then on the pact was made. Lenny worked on 14 movies with Alfred
Hitchcock until Hitchcock's death in 1980.
After Lenny became a Director of Photography, he photographed a number
of movies as well as television shows with other directors.
Yet, he and Alfred Hitchcock continued their lifelong relationship and
in 1976 he photographed 'Family Plot' with Hitchcock and was nominated
that year for an Academy Award.
Together they had a lifelong friendship and understanding of the
principles of filmmaking.
Leonard South died on January 6, 2006
