1984Nominee
Best Director
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Jack Couffer
Actor · Director · Producer · Writer
Upland, California, USA
December 7, 1924
Biography
Jack Couffer was an American cinematographer, director, and author known for his work on nature films and documentaries. He began his career as a combat photographer during World War II. Couffer worked on several Disney nature films, including The Living Desert (1953) and The African Lion (1955). He directed Ring of Bright Water (1969), a film about a pet otter, and co-directed The Hellstrom Chronicle (1971), which won an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature. Couffer's work often focused on the natural world, showcasing his passion for wildlife and environmental conservation.
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Critical Favorites
1983Nominee
Best Picture
Never Cry Wolf
1989Nominee
Best Writing
Cheetah
Career Highlights
1973Highlight
Best Director
Jonathan Livingston Seagull
1972Highlight
Best Director
Living Free
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Never Cry Wolf
Cheetah