Legacy and Honors (career Awards)
- In 1993, Wexler won a Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Society of Cinematographers, the first active cameraman to be awarded.
- In 1996 he was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the first cinematographer in 35 years to be so honored.
- In 2005, Wexler was the subject of a documentary, Tell Them Who You Are, directed by his son, Mark Wexler.
- In 2007, he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Independent Documentary Association and the same from the Society of Operating Cameramen.
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