László Kovács Net Worth
László Kovács Net Worth is
$4 Million
László Kovács Bio/Wiki, Net Worth, Married 2018
László Kovács, (Hungarian pronunciation: [ˈlaːsloː ˈkovaːtʃ]) A.S.C. (14 May 1933 – 22 July 2007) was a Hungarian cinematographer who was influential in the development of American New Wave films in the 1970s. Most famous for his award-winning work on Easy Rider (1969) and Five Easy Pieces (1970), Kovács was the recipient of numerous awards, including three Lifetime Achievement Awards. He was an active member of the American Society of Cinematographers and was member of the organization's board of directors. | Date Of Birth | May 14, 1933, Cece, Hungary |
| Died | July 22, 2007, Beverly Hills, California, United States |
| Place Of Birth | Cece, Hungary |
| Profession | Cinematographer, Camera Department, Director |
| Spouse | Audrey Kovács (m. 1984–2007) |
| Children | Nadia Kovács, Julianna Kovács |
| Parents | Imre Kovács, Juliana Kovác |
| Star Sign | Taurus |
| # | Fact |
|---|---|
| 1 | Naturalised U.S. citizen from 1963. |
| 2 | Went to secondary school in Budapest, later attending the State Academy of Drama and Film (1952-1956). |
| 3 | He was born on a farm in Hungary, and studied film in Budapest during the 1950s. |
| 4 | Actor Dennis Hopper asked Kovacs to film "Easy Rider". At first, Kovacs turned it down, but Hopper was persistent. It was filmed entirely on location, during a 12-week trip from Los Angeles to New Orleans. Later, Kovacs said that they knew the film was special, but didn't realize it would win awards and become an influential, iconic movie. |
| 5 | Children: daughters Julianna and Nadia. |
| 6 | Smuggled a documentary he'd created with friend, Vilmos Zsigmond, of a Hungarian revolt against Communist troops into Austria, having carried 30,000 feet of film with them. |
| 7 | Recipient of two lifetime achievement awards for cinematography: one at the Hawaii International Film Festival and one at CamerImage, the International Film Festival of the Art of Cinematography, in Torun, Poland, in 1998. |
| 8 | Member of the ASC's board of directors and the ASC Education Committee. |
| 9 | Entered the U.S. as a political refugee in 1957. |
| 10 | Member of the jury at the Venice Film Festival in 2002. |
Cinematographer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torn from the Flag: A Film by Klaudia Kovacs | 2007 | Documentary director of photography | |
| Two Weeks Notice | 2002 | director of photography - as Laszlo Kovacs | |
| Miss Congeniality | 2000 | director of photography - as Laszlo Kovacs | |
| Return to Me | 2000 | director of photography - as Laszlo Kovacs | |
| Ljuset håller mig sällskap | 2000 | Documentary as Lazlo Kovacs | |
| Jack Frost | 1998 | director of photography - as Laszlo Kovacs | |
| My Best Friend's Wedding | 1997 | director of photography - as Laszlo Kovacs | |
| Multiplicity | 1996 | ||
| Copycat | 1995 | ||
| Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home | 1995 | ||
| The Scout | 1994 | as Laszlo Kovacs | |
| The Next Karate Kid | 1994 | director of photography - as Laszlo Kovacs | |
| Cyndi Lauper: 12 Deadly Cyns... and Then Some | 1994 | Video documentary video "I'm Gonna Be Strong" | |
| Ruby Cairo | 1992 | ||
| Radio Flyer | 1992 | director of photography - as Laszlo Kovacs | |
| Shattered | 1991 | director of photography - as Laszlo Kovacs | |
| Say Anything... | 1989 | as Laszlo Kovacs | |
| Little Nikita | 1988 | director of photography - as Laszlo Kovacs | |
| Legal Eagles | 1986 | director of photography - as Laszlo Kovacs | |
| Mask | 1985 | director of photography - as Laszlo Kovacs | |
| Ghostbusters | 1984 | director of photography - as Laszlo Kovacs | |
| Crackers | 1984 | ||
| Grizzly II: The Concert | 1983 | ||
| The Toy | 1982 | director of photography - as Laszlo Kovacs | |
| Frances | 1982 | ||
| The Legend of the Lone Ranger | 1981 | as Laszlo Kovacs | |
| Inside Moves | 1980 | director of photography - as Laszlo Kovacs | |
| Making Xanadu: The Musical Fantasy Movie | 1980 | TV Movie documentary | |
| Heart Beat | 1980 | ||
| The Runner Stumbles | 1979 | director of photography - as Laszlo Kovacs | |
| Butch and Sundance: The Early Days | 1979 | director of photography - as Laszlo Kovacs | |
| Paradise Alley | 1978 | ||
| F.I.S.T. | 1978 | ||
| New York, New York | 1977 | director of photography - as Laszlo Kovacs | |
| Nickelodeon | 1976 | ||
| Harry and Walter Go to New York | 1976 | director of photography - as Laszlo Kovacs | |
| Baby Blue Marine | 1976 | director of photography - as Laszlo Kovacs | |
| Family | 1976 | TV Series director of photography - 1 episode | |
| At Long Last Love | 1975 | director of photography - as Laszlo Kovacs | |
| Shampoo | 1975 | director of photography - as Laszlo Kovacs | |
| Freebie and the Bean | 1974 | director of photography - as Laszlo Kovacs | |
| For Pete's Sake | 1974 | director of photography | |
| Huckleberry Finn | 1974 | director of photography - as Laszlo Kovacs | |
| Paper Moon | 1973 | director of photography - as Laszlo Kovacs | |
| Slither | 1973 | ||
| Steelyard Blues | 1973 | ||
| A Reflection of Fear | 1972 | director of photography - as Laszlo Kovacs | |
| The King of Marvin Gardens | 1972 | director of photography - as Laszlo Kovacs | |
| What's Up, Doc? | 1972 | director of photography - as Laszlo Kovacs | |
| Pocket Money | 1972 | director of photography - as Laszlo Kovacs | |
| Directed by John Ford | 1971 | Documentary | |
| The Last Movie | 1971 | director of photography - as Laszlo Kovacs | |
| The Marriage of a Young Stockbroker | 1971 | ||
| Alex in Wonderland | 1970 | ||
| Five Easy Pieces | 1970 | director of photography - as Laszlo Kovacs | |
| Getting Straight | 1970 | ||
| The Rebel Rousers | 1970 | ||
| Hell's Bloody Devils | 1970 | director of photography - as Leslie Kovacs | |
| A Day with the Boys | 1969 | Short | |
| Los Angeles: Where It's At | 1969 | TV Movie documentary as Leslie Kovacs | |
| Making of the President 1968 | 1969 | TV Movie documentary | |
| That Cold Day in the Park | 1969 | director of photography - as Laszlo Kovacs | |
| Blood of Dracula's Castle | 1969 | as Leslie Kovacs | |
| Easy Rider | 1969 | director of photography - as Laszlo Kovacs | |
| Mark of the Gun | 1969 | ||
| Lila | 1968 | as Leslie Kovacks, photography | |
| Targets | 1968 | director of photography - as Laszlo Kovacs | |
| A Man Called Dagger | 1968 | ||
| The Savage Seven | 1968 | ||
| Psych-Out | 1968 | director of photography - as Laszlo Kovacs | |
| Mondo Mod | 1967 | Documentary as Leslie Kovacks | |
| Hells Angels on Wheels | 1967 | director of photography - as Leslie Kovacs | |
| A Smell of Honey, a Swallow of Brine | 1966 | as Art Radford, photography | |
| The Notorious Daughter of Fanny Hill | 1966 | as Art Radford, photography | |
| Single Room Furnished | 1966 | director of photography - as Leslie Kovacs | |
| Time-Life Specials: The March of Time | 1965 | TV Series documentary | |
| National Geographic Specials | 1965 | TV Series documentary | |
| The Wonderful World of Girls | 1965 | as Art Radford, photography | |
| Kiss Me Quick! | 1964 | as Lester Kovacs |
Camera Department
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne's World 2 | 1993 | additional photographer - as Laszlo Kovacs | |
| Sliver | 1993 | additional photographer - as Laszlo Kovacs | |
| Elvis Presley's Graceland | 1984 | Video documentary additional photographer | |
| Blow Out | 1981 | additional photographer - uncredited | |
| The Rose | 1979 | additional photographer: concert scenes - as Laszlo Kovaks | |
| The Last Waltz | 1978 | Documentary additional director of photography - as Laszlo Kovacs | |
| Close Encounters of the Third Kind | 1977 | additional director of photography - as Laszlo Kovacs | |
| Directed by John Ford | 1971 | Documentary camera operator: interviews - as Laszlo Kovacs | |
| Dusty and Sweets McGee | 1971 | additional photographer: Whiskey-A-Go-Go | |
| Summer Children | 1965 | lighting technician | |
| The Nasty Rabbit | 1964 | assistant camera | |
| The Time Travelers | 1964 | camera operator - as Leslie Kovacs | |
| What's Up Front! | 1964 | camera operator - as Leslie Kovacs | |
| The Incredibly Strange Creatures Who Stopped Living and Became Mixed-Up Zombies!!? | 1964 | assistant camera - as Leslie Kovacs |
Director
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Napfényes Oszkár | 1997 | Documentary | |
| Kik azok a zöldek...? | Short documentary | ||
| Öncsöd | Documentary |
Actor
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fekete rózsa | 1980 | TV Movie | |
| The Nasty Rabbit | 1964 | The Idiot (uncredited) | |
| The Incredibly Strange Creatures Who Stopped Living and Became Mixed-Up Zombies!!? | 1964 | Man at Carnival (uncredited) |
Producer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torn from the Flag: A Film by Klaudia Kovacs | 2007 | Documentary executive producer |
Soundtrack
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maniac | 2012 | performer: "Ave Maria D. 839 Ellens Gesang III" |
Thanks
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Lights | 2009 | Documentary special thanks for inspiration | |
| Humboldt County | 2008 | thanks | |
| The Blacksmith and the Carpenter | 2007 | Short special thanks | |
| Visions of Light | 1992 | Documentary special thanks: AFI - as Laszlo Kovacs | |
| Hajnal | 1979 | Short thanks |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| No Subtitles Necessary: Laszlo & Vilmos | 2008 | Documentary | Himself |
| Master and the Disciples: Unfinished Conversation About Cinematography | 2007 | Documentary | Himself |
| Wanderlust | 2006 | TV Movie documentary | Himself (as Laszlo Kovacs) |
| Cinematographer Style | 2006 | Documentary | Himself (as Laszlo Kovaks) |
| Liza on 'New York, New York' | 2005 | Video documentary short | Himself |
| The New York, New York Stories | 2005 | Video documentary | Himself |
| The Difference | 2004 | Video documentary short | Himself (as Laszlo Kovacs) |
| Asking for the Moon | 2003 | Video documentary short | |
| Love & Haight | 2003 | Video documentary short | Himself (as Laszlo Kovacs) |
| Easy Riders, Raging Bulls: How the Sex, Drugs and Rock 'N' Roll Generation Saved Hollywood | 2003 | Documentary | Himself |
| I Love New York | 2002 | TV Movie | Himself |
| Independent View | 2002 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| A Hollywood Life: Remembering Frances | 2001 | Video short | Himself (as Laszlo Kovacs) |
| Ljuset håller mig sällskap | 2000 | Documentary | Himself - Interviewee (as Lazlo Kovacs) |
| Easy Rider: Shaking the Cage | 1999 | Video documentary | Himself (as Laszlo Kovacs) |
| International Cinematographer's Guild Heritage Series | 1997 | TV Series | Himself |
| Visions of Light | 1992 | Documentary | Himself (as Laszlo Kovacs) |
| Cinéma! Cinéma! The French New Wave | 1992 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
Archive Footage
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| The 80th Annual Academy Awards | 2008 | TV Special | Memorial Tribute |
Won Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Golden Reel Award | Tiburon International Film Festival | Best Cinematography | Torn from the Flag: A Film by Klaudia Kovacs (2007) |
| 2002 | Lifetime Achievement Award | American Society of Cinematographers, USA | ||
| 2001 | Hollywood Film Award | Hollywood Film Awards | Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography | |
| 1999 | Lifetime Achievement Award | WorldFest Flagstaff | ||
| 1998 | Lifetime Achievement Award | Camerimage | ||
| 1998 | Excellence in Cinematography Award | Hawaii International Film Festival | For the body of his work. |
2nd Place Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Golden Laurel | Laurel Awards | Cinematographer | Easy Rider (1969) |
3rd Place Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Golden Laurel | Laurel Awards | Best Cinematographer | Five Easy Pieces (1970) |
Known for movies
Ghostbusters (1984)
as Cinematographer
Miss Congeniality (2000)
as Cinematographer
My Best Friend's Wedding (1997)
as Cinematographer
Easy Rider (1969)
as Cinematographer