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.Ephemeris for May 18, 1916
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 18, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for May 18, 2026 |
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| Sun | 27 Taurus 23 | 27 Taurus 46 | 12 Virgo 46 |
| Moon | 12 Sagittarius 51 | 24 Gemini 26 | 19 Sagittarius 32 |
| Mercury | 17 Gemini 38 | 2 Gemini 47 | 9 Libra 16 |
| Venus | 10 Cancer 5 | 29 Gemini 36 | 27 Cancer 0 |
| Mars | 25 Leo 25 | 29 Aries 49 | 27 Libra 59 |
| Jupiter | 22 Aries 20 | 21 Cancer 41 | 4 Taurus 54 |
| Saturn | 14 Cancer 7 | 10 Aries 54 | 27 Cancer 26 |
| Uranus | 19 Aquarius 38 | 1 Gemini 18 | 16 Aquarius 41 |
| Neptune | 0 Leo 16 | 3 Aries 45 | 3 Leo 52 |
| Pluto | 1 Cancer 57 | 5 Aquarius 28 | 4 Cancer 15 |
| Rahu | 2 Aquarius 24 | 4 Pisces 52 | 26 Capricorn 34 |
| Ketu | 2 Leo 24 | 4 Virgo 52 | 26 Cancer 34 |
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