About
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
Cheetah1989 · Screenstory
Sheena1984 · Second Unit Director
Never Cry Wolf1983 · Producer
The Wild and the Free1980 · Writer
Adventures of the Wilderness Family 31979 · Director
The Last Giraffe1979 · Director
Race for Survival1978 · Writer, Director
Jonathan Livingston Seagull1973 · Director of Photography
The Darwin Adventure1972 · Writer, Director
Living Free1972 · Director
Ring of Bright Water1969 · Director, Screenplay
The Wild Heart1968 · Writer, Director
The Not So Lonely Lighthouse Keeper1967 · Director, Writer
The Legend of the Boy and the Eagle1967 · Director, Writer, Director of Photography
Concho, the Coyote Who Wasn't1966 · Director, Writer
Run, Light Buck, Run1966 · Director, Writer
A Country Coyote Goes Hollywood1965 · Co-Producer, Cinematography, Director
The Legend of Lobo1962 · Director
Nikki, Wild Dog of the North1961 · Director, Camera Operator
The Savage Eye1960 · Director of Photography