Date of Birth:

Jun 30, 1924 (101 years)

Place of Birth:

Ålesund, Norway

Biography:

Mattis Mathiesen was a Norwegian cinematographer, director, and producer, known for his work in documentary and feature films. He gained recognition for his cinematography in Nine Lives (1957), which won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. Mathiesen's contributions to Norwegian cinema, particularly in capturing the country's landscapes and narratives, have been influential in the development of the nation's film industry.