Distinguished British cinematographer with a notable penchant for on-location shooting. He worked on several highly-regarded films, including Brighton Rock (1948), The Day the Earth Caught Fire (1961) and The Wicker Man (1973). Waxman began as a darkroom assistant and later became a camera operator at BIP. He served in the RAF film unit during World War II. From 1947, he was employed as full director of photography.