Jack Couffer
- Born
- December 7, 1924 · Upland, California, USA
- Died
- July 30, 2021
- Cinematographer
- assistant_director
- Director
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.
Filmography · 16 credits
- 2018The Ninth Passenger · Writer
- 1983Never Cry Wolf · Producer
- 1979Adventures of the Wilderness Family 3 · Director
- 1975The Best of Walt Disney's True-Life Adventures · Cinematographer
- 1973Jonathan Livingston Seagull · Cinematographer
- 1967The Legend of the Boy and the Eagle · Director
- 1967The Legend of the Boy and the Eagle · Writer
- 1967The Legend of the Boy and the Eagle · Cinematographer
- 1962The Legend of Lobo · Cinematographer
- 1961Nikki, Wild Dog of the North · Director
- 1961Nikki, Wild Dog of the North · Cinematographer
- 1959The Savage Eye · Cinematographer
- 1958Edge of Fury · Cinematographer
- 1956Secrets of Life · Cinematographer
- 1956Running Target · Writer
- 1956Running Target · Producer