Born in 1917, he was a distinguished British cinematographer and director renowned for his work on horror films. Initially a cinematographer, he won an Academy Award for "Sons and Lovers" (1960) and later for "Glory" (1989). Transitioning to directing, he became a key figure in Hammer and Amicus Productions, directing films like "Dracula Has Risen from the Grave" (1968). His career spanned over six decades, influencing both horror and mainstream cinema before his passing in 2007.