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Oscar-Nominated Cinematographer Adam Greenberg Dies at 88

11/2/2025

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Adam Greenberg, the Oscar-nominated cinematographer known for his work on *The Terminator* and *Terminator 2: Judgment Day*, died at 88 on October 30, 2025.
Fellow cinematographer Avraham Karpick praised Greenberg for his ability to connect with others and lead by example.
Born in Kraków, Poland, Greenberg began his career as a film lab technician in Tel Aviv and gained recognition with films like *Sister Act* and *Rush Hour*.
His last feature credit was *Snakes on a Plane* in 2006, after which he returned to Israel to create the documentary *Footsteps in Jerusalem*.

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Adam Greenberg, the Oscar-nominated cinematographer known for his work on *The Terminator* and *Terminator 2: Judgment Day*, died at 88 on October 30, 2025.
Fellow cinematographer Avraham Karpick praised Greenberg for his ability to connect with others and lead by example.
Born in Kraków, Poland, Greenberg began his career as a film lab technician in Tel Aviv and gained recognition with films like *Sister Act* and *Rush Hour*.
His last feature credit was *Snakes on a Plane* in 2006, after which he returned to Israel to create the documentary *Footsteps in Jerusalem*.