Frederic Leo Ponedel was a pioneering American film technician known for his contributions to the film industry. He was awarded the prestigious Oscar for Technical Achievement on three occasions during the years 1948, 1952, and 1959. His innovative work significantly impacted film technology, and he is remembered as one of the leading figures in the development of film techniques. Born in California in 1913, Ponedel's career spanned several decades until his death in Los Angeles in 1974.
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Meaning of the name - Fred
peaceful ruler
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Fred Ponedel belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: California
Place of Death: Los Angeles
Occupation: cinematic technician
Awards Received: Oscar für technische Verdienste | 1948 | 1952 | 1959
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Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.Ephemeris for February 15, 1913
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on February 15, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for February 15, 2026 |
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| Sun | 26 Aquarius 26 | 27 Aquarius 1 | 17 Gemini 16 |
| Moon | 13 Gemini 0 | 5 Aquarius 38 | 7 Leo 49 |
| Mercury | 28 Aquarius 39 | 14 Pisces 17 | 25 Gemini 27 |
| Venus | 13 Aries 6 | 6 Pisces 37 | 4 Taurus 47 |
| Mars | 27 Capricorn 14 | 18 Aquarius 16 | 23 Aries 51 |
| Jupiter | 9 Capricorn 5 | 15 Cancer 59 | 15 Capricorn 47 |
| Saturn | 28 Taurus 8 | 0 Aries 6 | 9 Gemini 27 |
| Uranus | 4 Aquarius 47 | 27 Taurus 31 | 7 Aquarius 13 |
| Neptune | 23 Cancer 47 | 0 Aries 35 | 24 Cancer 19 |
| Pluto | 28 Gemini 7 | 4 Aquarius 9 | 29 Gemini 15 |
| Rahu | 5 Aries 18 | 9 Pisces 44 | 29 Pisces 19 |
| Ketu | 5 Libra 18 | 9 Virgo 44 | 29 Virgo 19 |
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