Motion Picture Cinematographer. During the course of his career, he collaborated with such noted directors as Sidney Lumet, Mel Brooks and Larry Peerce. His interest in photography was sparked when his sister gave him a developing kit as a gift. Following experience as a still photograph's assistant, he enlisted with the United States Army and served with the Signal Corps during World War II. During this period, he became acquainted with Cinematography and shot training films. He remained with the Signal Corps following the war and worked on a few shorts, before making his feature debut as a cinematographer with the low-budget picture "'C'-Man" (1949). His break came when Sidney Lumet hired him to serve as director of photography for the thriller "Fail-Safe" (1964). This was followed with "The Incident" (1967), "Goodbye, Columbus" (1969), "Last Summer" (1969) and "Cotton Comes to Harlem" (1970). Hirschfeld may perhaps be remembered for his work on the comedy classic "Young Frankenstein" (1974). He served as director of photography for the Academy Award associated picture "My Favorite Year" (1982). He co-authored the books "Image Control: Motion Picture and Video Camera Filters and Lab Techniques" (1992) and "The Hand Exposure Meter Book" (2001). He died from natural causes.
Motion Picture Cinematographer. During the course of his career, he collaborated with such noted directors as Sidney Lumet, Mel Brooks and Larry Peerce. His interest in photography was sparked when his sister gave him a developing kit as a gift. Following experience as a still photograph's assistant, he enlisted with the United States Army and served with the Signal Corps during World War II. During this period, he became acquainted with Cinematography and shot training films. He remained with the Signal Corps following the war and worked on a few shorts, before making his feature debut as a cinematographer with the low-budget picture "'C'-Man" (1949). His break came when Sidney Lumet hired him to serve as director of photography for the thriller "Fail-Safe" (1964). This was followed with "The Incident" (1967), "Goodbye, Columbus" (1969), "Last Summer" (1969) and "Cotton Comes to Harlem" (1970). Hirschfeld may perhaps be remembered for his work on the comedy classic "Young Frankenstein" (1974). He served as director of photography for the Academy Award associated picture "My Favorite Year" (1982). He co-authored the books "Image Control: Motion Picture and Video Camera Filters and Lab Techniques" (1992) and "The Hand Exposure Meter Book" (2001). He died from natural causes.
Bio by: C.S.
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