Leonard Smith (April 19, 1894 – October 20, 1947) was a cinematographer[1] who had over 70 film credits from a career that spanned from 1915 to 1946.

His started as a cinematographer came on the now lost 1915 silent film The Battle Cry of Peace, and went on to have over 73 credits.

[2] Smith was again nominated in 1946 for National Velvet, and in 1947, shortly before his death, he received his sole win, for The Yearling.

He shared the award with Arthur Arling and Charles Rosher.

Smith served as president of the American Society of Cinematographers from 1941 until his death on October 20, 1947, at the age of 53.