Joseph Freyer Westheimer was an American cinematographer and visual effects artist born on May 18, 1916, in Los Angeles, California. He was recognized for his significant contributions to the film industry, having won two Academy Awards during his career. Westheimer's work in visual effects helped shape numerous films, earning him acclaim and respect among his peers. He passed away on November 6, 1998, in Los Alamitos, California.
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Meaning of the name - Joseph
God will increase, He will add
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Joseph Freyer Westheimer belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California
Place of Death: Los Alamitos, California
Occupation: cinematographer
Awards Received: Academy Award | Oscar
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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.
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 18, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for May 18, 2025 |
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| Sun | 27 Taurus 23 | 28 Taurus 0 | 11 Virgo 48 |
| Moon | 12 Sagittarius 51 | 6 Aquarius 4 | 5 Sagittarius 37 |
| Mercury | 17 Gemini 38 | 14 Taurus 54 | 8 Libra 8 |
| Venus | 10 Cancer 5 | 12 Aries 53 | 26 Cancer 6 |
| Mars | 25 Leo 25 | 14 Leo 9 | 27 Libra 19 |
| Jupiter | 22 Aries 20 | 25 Gemini 4 | 4 Taurus 56 |
| Saturn | 14 Cancer 7 | 29 Pisces 23 | 27 Cancer 19 |
| Uranus | 19 Aquarius 38 | 27 Taurus 21 | 16 Aquarius 43 |
| Neptune | 0 Leo 16 | 1 Aries 35 | 3 Leo 50 |
| Pluto | 1 Cancer 57 | 3 Aquarius 46 | 4 Cancer 14 |
| Rahu | 2 Aquarius 24 | 24 Pisces 12 | 26 Capricorn 37 |
| Ketu | 2 Leo 24 | 24 Virgo 12 | 26 Cancer 37 |
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