Biography
Son of a Russian anarchist, Leo Hurwitz graduated Harvard summa cum laude and became a leader in New York’s left wing film movement from the early 1930s on. In the Workers’ Film and Photo League, NYKino, and Frontier Films, Hurwitz remained the quintessential politically committed cameraman, editor, writer, and director.
Details
Born
June 23, 1909
Died
January 18, 1991
Age at Death
81
Birthplace
New York, New York
Career Stats
Total Credits
56
As Actor
5
As Director
22
As Writer
8
As Producer
9
