15.10.1929 (94 years) (Ozorków, Poland)
Witold Sobociński (Polish pronunciation: [ˈvitɔlt sɔbɔˈt͡ɕiɲskʲi]; 15 October 1929 – 19 November 2018) was a Polish cinematographer, academic teacher as well as former jazz musician. Sobociński was a graduate of the renowned National Film School in Łódź. While in college, he was a member of the pioneer jazz band Melomani, in which he played the drums. After graduation, he worked with Polish Television and Film Studios Czolowka, as a cameraman. In 1967 he debuted as a cinematographer. Sobociński cooperated with several notable directors, including Andrzej Wajda, Krzysztof Zanussi and Roman Polanski. Beginning in 1980, he was a lecturer at the Film School in Łódź. Sobociński was awarded several prizes; he also co-produced a number of notable movies. His son Piotr Sobociński (1958 – 2001) was also a cinematographer.