- Born
- Died
- Birth nameGiuseppe Valentino
- Nicknames
- Joseph Valentine
- Joe Valentine
- J.A. Valentine
- Height5′ 7½″ (1.71 m)
- Joseph A. Valentine was born on July 24, 1900 in New York City, New York, USA. Joseph A. was a cinematographer, known for Rope (1948), Saboteur (1942) and Shadow of a Doubt (1943). Joseph A. was married to Catherine Schramm and Theresa Coords. Joseph A. died on May 18, 1949 in Cheviot Hills, California, USA.
- SpousesCatherine Schramm(October 8, 1942 - ?)Theresa Coords
- Started as camera assistant after World War I. Full director of photography at Fox, 1924-1930. Under contract to Universal, 1936-1946. His best period was between 1938 and 1941, when he received four Academy Award nominations. Died unexpectedly of a heart attack at the age of 48, having just won his only Oscar for Joan of Arc (1948).
- Father of cameraman Joseph F. Valentine.
- Member of the American Society of Cinematographers (ASC).
- Parents were Florence Lauria and Frank Valentino.
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