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Phil Gries
Cinematographer, Camera and Electrical Department, Editor
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| Past Film & Video (180 titles) | Budget | Opening Weekend | Gross (US & Canada) | Gross (Worldwide) |
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Made in Harlem-The Lafargue Clinic Remixed: Harlem School 1970 (2024)
(Video) - Director, Executive Producer |
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$580K
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$500K
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$100
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This is my Life: John McCafferty (2015)
(Short) - Cinematographer, Director, Associate Producer, Co-writer |
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$18MM
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$4.6MM
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$15MM
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$25MM
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$4.5MM
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$500K
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$680K
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Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps (2010)
Camera Operator: Second Unit (uncredited), News Cameraman (uncredited) |
$70MM
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$19MM
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$52MM
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$135MM
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$60MM
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$36MM
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$143MM
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$256MM
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$6K
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$11K
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$11K
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$6MM
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$59K
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$715K
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$764K
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$65MM
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$19MM
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$70MM
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$163MM
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$210MM
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$103MM
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$234MM
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$460MM
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$30K
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$50MM
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$2.2MM
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$3.6MM
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$8.5MM
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$30MM
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$749K
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$8.6MM
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$19MM
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$88MM
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$18MM
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$62MM
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$109MM
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$244K
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$6.4MM
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$6.8MM
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$53K
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$1.2MM
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$30MM
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$24MM
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$67MM
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$77MM
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$37MM
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$21MM
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$57MM
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$96MM
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$70MM
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$16MM
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$38MM
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$58MM
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$28MM
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$19MM
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$64MM
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$64MM
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$10K
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$35MM
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$45K
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$20MM
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$39MM
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$50MM
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$24MM
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$106MM
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$178MM
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$65K
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$3.1MM
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$4.1MM
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$25MM
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$339K
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$42MM
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$109MM
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$64K
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$1MM
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$35MM
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$6.9MM
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$18MM
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$30MM
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$25MM
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$1.6MM
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$10MM
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$15MM
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$28MM
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$16MM
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$45MM
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$61MM
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$1.5MM
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$26K
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$417K
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$1.3MM
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$64MM
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$6.6MM
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$15MM
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$19MM
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$23MM
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$5MM
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$13MM
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$23MM
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$3MM
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$2.2MM
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$4.2MM
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$4.8MM
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$33MM
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$18MM
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$61MM
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$104MM
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$51MM
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$24MM
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$91MM
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$149MM
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$55MM
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$5.8MM
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$19MM
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$33MM
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$42MM
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$8.1MM
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$23MM
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$32MM
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Ginevra's Story: Solving the Mysteries of Leonardo da Vinci's First Known Portrait (1999)
Cinematographer |
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$100MM
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$21MM
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$67MM
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$212MM
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$55MM
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$6.2MM
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$17MM
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$17MM
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$80MM
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$13MM
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$35MM
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$46MM
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$24MM
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$110K
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$58MM
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$89MM
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$13MM
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$638K
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$23MM
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$23MM
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$75MM
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$10MM
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$34MM
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$54MM
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$6MM
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$3.2MM
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$6.9MM
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$6.9MM
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$70MM
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$14MM
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$41MM
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$117MM
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$12MM
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$1.6MM
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$5.1MM
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$5.1MM
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$60MM
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$10MM
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$23MM
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$23MM
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$30MM
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$14MM
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$60MM
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$81MM
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$80MM
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$20MM
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$69MM
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$136MM
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$15MM
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$92K
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$43MM
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$64MM
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$28MM
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$72K
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$5.7MM
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$5.7MM
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$50MM
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$13MM
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$148MM
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$314MM
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$13K
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$1.8MM
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$1.8MM
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The Winter Guest (1997)
Cinematographer: Red Carpet Premiere, Cinematographer: Red Carpet Premiere Interviews |
$21K
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$870K
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$870K
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$28MM
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$15MM
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$41MM
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$41MM
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$45MM
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$7.7MM
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$36MM
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$36MM
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£30K
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$2.5MM
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$17K
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$32K
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$32K
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$54MM
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$6.4MM
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$67MM
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$137MM
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$4MM
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$35MM
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$40MM
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$251MM
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$412MM
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Firestorm II: The Angel Blade (1987)
Cinematographer (as Elroy Brandy), Director Of Photography (as Elroy Brandy) |
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$16MM
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$206K
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$31MM
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$31MM
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Fannie's Fantail (1987)
Cinematographer (as Elroy Brandy), Director Of Photography (as Elroy Brandy) |
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Pretty in Black (1986)
Cinematographer (as Elroy Brandy), Director Of Photography (as Elroy Brandy), Camera Operator (as Elroy Brandy) |
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$15MM
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$1.7MM
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$98MM
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$98MM
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$5.2MM
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$20MM
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$20MM
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$8MM
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$2.6MM
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$13MM
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$13MM
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$3K
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$20K
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$20K
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$12MM
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$2.4MM
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$17MM
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$17MM
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$11MM
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$6.2MM
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$70MM
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$70MM
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$8MM
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$3.7MM
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$56MM
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$56MM
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Forgive Me, I Have Sinned (1983)
Director Of Photography (as Elroy Brandy), Camera Operator (as Elroy Brandy) |
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$39MM
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$13MM
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$60MM
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$80MM
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Oriental Techniques in Pain and Pleasure (1983)
Director Of Photography (as Elroy Right), Camera Operator (as Elroy Right) |
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Dr. Bizarro (1983)
(Video) - Director Of Photography (as Elroy Right), Camera Operator (as Elroy Right) |
$8K
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$8K
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The Story of Prunella (1982)
Director Of Photography (as Elroy Brandy), Camera Operator (as Elroy Brandy) |
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Tales of the Bizarre (1982)
Director Of Photography (as Elroy Right), Camera Operator (as Elroy Right) |
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$2MM
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$1.6MM
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$5.1MM
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$5.1MM
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$524K
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$524K
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$8MM
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$27MM
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$27MM
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$9.7MM
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$4.2MM
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$31MM
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$32MM
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$250K
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$8.5MM
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$6.4MM
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$6.4MM
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$100K
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$5.5MM
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$1.8MM
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$27MM
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$27MM
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Presto Pressure Cooker: Just About the Quickest, Safest, Cheapest Cooking Method Ever (1979)
(Short) - Cinematographer |
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Bing Crosby 1972 Arthritic Chairman Promtiomal (1972)
(Short) - Co-cinematographer, Assistant Editor |
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$110K
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Man in a Hole (1965)
(Short) - Cinematographer, Director, Writer, Boy Friend of other Girl, Producer |
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Panic at 4105 Bedford Avenue (1961)
(Short) - Cinematographer, Editor, Director, Writer, Producer, Stranger |
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Beginning or the End (1960)
(Short) - Cinematographer, Editor, Director, Doctor's assistant, Producer |
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Daredevils of the Ring (1960)
(Short) - Cinematographer, Editor, Director, Writer, Wicked Malt ( Champ) |
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Spook on the Loose (1959)
(Short) - Cinematographer, Editor, Director, Writer, Producer, Spook chaser |
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Old Timers' Day: Yankee Stadium 1959 (1959)
(Short) - Cinematographer, Editor, Director, Writer, Executive Producer |
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Bad Men of Bedford (1958)
(Short) - Director Of Photography, Editor, Director, Writer, Cowboy, Executive Producer |
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Cooperstown Baseball Hall of Fame (1957)
(Short) - Cinematographer, Editor, Director, Writer, Producer |
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| Past Television (238 titles) | Episodes |
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STAX: Soulsville, U.S.A. (2024)
(TV Series) - Archival Acknowledgement (credit only) (1 episode, 2024) |
1
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1
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Entertainment Tonight (1981–2022)
(TV Series) - Cinematographer (7 episodes, 1981), Director Of Photography (1 episode, 1997), Cinematographer (1 episode, 1997), Cinematography (1 episode, 1981) |
10
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1
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Newsnight (1980–2018)
(TV Series) - Cinematographer (1 episode, 2018), "Philadelphia Police" (1 episode, 1980) |
2
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9
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1
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Huffpost Live (2014–2015)
(TV Series) - Cinematographer (1 episode, 2015), Camera Operator (42 episodes, 2014) |
42
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Caught on Camera Presents the Hitman Tapes (2015)
(TV Mini-series) - Cinematographer (1 episode, 2015) |
1
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1
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1
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Rachael Ray (2015)
(TV Series) - Cinematographer (1 episode, 2015), Camera: Behind The Scenes (1 episode, 2015)
Start Your Engines, Because Regis Philbin Is Rachael's Co-Pilot Today! And NASCAR Star Dale Earnhardt Jr. Is Making a Pit Stop! (Feb
17,
2015)
Season 9,
Episode 102
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Cinematographer,
Camera: Behind The Scenes
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1
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1
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1
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2
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1
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1
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1
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Myth Hunters (2012)
(TV Series) - Cinematography (1 episode, 2012), Camera Operator (1 episode, 2012) |
2
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1
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Mafia's Greatest Hits (2012)
(TV Series) - Director Of Photography (5 episodes, 2012), Camera (2 episodes, 2012), Director Of Photography (1 episode, 2012), Director Of Photography: New York (1 episode, 2012), Additional Camera (1 episode, 2012), Director Of Photography: New York (1 episode, 2012) |
7
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American Masters (1987–2012)
(TV Series) - Cinematographer (1 episode, 1995), Director Of Photography (1 episode, 1987), Special Thanks (1 episode, 2012) |
3
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1
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1
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1
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1
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1
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1
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You're Welcome America: A Final Night With George W. Bush (2009)
(TV Special) - Camera Operator (uncredited) |
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1
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1
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1
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1
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HBO First Look (2004–2008)
(TV Series) - Director Of Photography (1 episode, 2008), Director Of Cinematography (1 episode, 2004) |
2
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1
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1
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Honey, We're Killing the Kids (2006–2007)
(TV Series) - Cinematographer (1 episode, 2007), Camera: Behind The Scenes (1 episode, 2006) |
2
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2
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2
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1
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1
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1
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Legends of Jazz (2006)
(TV Series) - Camera Operator (1 episode, 2006), Cinematography: Behind The Scenes (1 episode, 2006) |
2
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The Montel Williams Show (2006)
(TV Series) - Cinematographer (1 episode), Camera: Behind The Scenes (1 episode, 2006) |
2
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The Sopranos (1999–2006)
(TV Series) - Camera: Behind The Scenes (1 episode, 2006), Cinematographer: Behind The Scenes (1 episode, 1999) |
2
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1
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1
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The Barbara Walters Summer Special (2005)
(TV Series) - Cinematographer (1 episode, 2005), Camera Operator (1 episode, 2005) |
2
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Steve McQueen: The Essence of Cool (2005)
(TV Movie) - Special Thanks: Archival Television Audio, Inc. |
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The Turnaround (2005)
(TV Series) - Cinematographer (1 episode, 2005), Cinematographer (1 episode, 2005) |
2
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1
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1
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NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams (2004)
(TV Series) - The Producers Wish To Thank (2013), Archival Recordist (1 episode, 2004) |
1
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1
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1
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2
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Biography (1995–2004)
(TV Series) - Kurt Vonnegut (1 episode, 1995), Stanley Holloway (1 episode, 1995), Very Special Thanks: Archival Television Audio, Inc (1 episode, 2004)
Steve McQueen: Life in the Fast Lane (Sep
1,
2004)
Very Special Thanks: Archival Television Audio, Inc
Lewis & Clark: Explorers of the New Frontier (Jun
29,
1995)
Season 4,
Episode 34
-
Kurt Vonnegut,
Stanley Holloway
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2
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1
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1
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Law & Order (1996–2004)
(TV Series) - Camera: Behind The Scenes (2 episodes, 1996), Behind The Scenes (1 episode, 2002) |
3
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Angels in America (2003)
(TV Mini-series) - Behind The Scenes Cinematographer (1 episode, 2003)
Millennium Approaches: Bad News (Dec
7,
2003)
Season 1,
Episode 1
-
Behind The Scenes Cinematographer
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1
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1
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1
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1
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1
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Wide Angle (2002)
(TV Series) - Director Of Photography (3 episodes, 2002), Camera (1 episode, 2002), Cinematographer (1 episode, 2002) |
5
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1
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1
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Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration (2001)
(TV Special) - Camera Operator: Behind The Scenes |
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1
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1
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Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon (2000)
(TV Series) - Cinematographer: Location Testimonials (1 episode, 2000)
The 2000 Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon (Sep
3,
2000)
Season 1,
Episode 35
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Cinematographer: Location Testimonials
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1
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1
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1
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Oz (1999)
(TV Series) - Cinematographer: Behind The Scenes (1 episode, 1999)
The Truth and Nothing But... (Jul
14,
1999)
Season 3,
Episode 1
-
Cinematographer: Behind The Scenes
|
1
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1
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2
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NY TV: By the People Who Made It - Part I & II (1998)
(TV Movie) - Further Thanks: Phil Gries Archival Television Audio, Inc." |
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Martial Law (1998)
(TV Series) - Camera: Behind The Scenes (1 episode, 1998), Cinematography: Behind The Scenes (1 episode, 1998) |
2
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1
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1
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1
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The South Bank Show (1991–1997)
(TV Series) - Cinematographer (5 episodes, 1992), Segment (1 episode, 1991), Photographer (1 episode, 1997) |
7
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Primetime (1996)
(TV Series) - Cinematographer (1 episode, 1996)
Parenting Challenges; Hazards of Automatic Garage Doors; Paparazzi Who Pursue Princess Diana (Oct
23,
1996)
Season 2,
Episode 13
-
Cinematographer
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1
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4
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1
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1
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1
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1
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1
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Omnibus (1973–1994)
(TV Series) - Cinematographer (4 episodes, 1986), Director Of Photography (2 episodes, 1982), Cinematography (1 episode, 1973), Director Of Photography (1 episode, 1982), Cinematographer: Joan FontIne Interview (1 episode, 1982)
Henri Cartier-Bresson: Question for a Question (Nov
22,
1994)
Season 32,
Episode 7
-
Cinematographer
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8
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Dreaming of a White Christmas the Life & Music of Irving Berlin (1993)
(TV Movie) - Director Of Photography |
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1
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1
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The General Motors Playwrights Theater (1993)
(TV Series) - Director Of Photography (1 episode, 1993), Director (1 episode, 1993) |
1
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1
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1
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Timewatch (1984–1991)
(TV Series) - Cinematographer (3 episodes, 1984), Cinematographer (1 episode, 1991) |
4
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17
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Nova (1981–1991)
(TV Series) - Cinematographer (1 episode, 1991), Director Of Photography (1 episode, 1981), Film Cameraman (1 episode, 1989) |
3
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2
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1
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2
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1
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A Current Affair (1989)
(TV Series) - Cindy Adam's Interview With Christine Keeler (1 episode, 1989) |
1
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5
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Arena (1981–1989)
(TV Series) - Director Of Photography (2 episodes, 1988), Cinematographer (5 episodes, 1981), Director Of Photography: Footage Filmed On Panama (1 episode, 1989), Film Camera (1 episode, 1986), Additional Photography: Keith Richards Interview (uncredited) (1 episode, 1985)
The Other Graham Greene (Apr
21,
1989)
Season 14,
Episode 18
-
Director Of Photography,
Director Of Photography: Footage Filmed On Panama
|
8
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Everyman (1983–1989)
(TV Series) - Cinematographer (3 episodes, 1983), Film Cameraman (1 episode, 1986) |
4
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1
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A World of Ideas (1988)
(TV Series) - Director Of Photography (9 episodes, 1988), Series Director Of Photography |
9
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Reaching for the Skies (1988)
(TV Series) - Cinematographer (1 episode, 1988), Film Cameraman (1 episode, 1988) |
1
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5
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Fox News at Seven (1988)
(TV Series) - Cinematographer (segment "Terrance returns home") (1 episode, 1988) |
1
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Frontline (1983–1987)
(TV Series) - Director Of Photography (1 episode, 1987), Cinematographer (2 episodes, 1983), Lighting Technician (1 episode, 1983) |
3
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1
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4
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The Story of English (1986)
(TV Mini-series) - Director Of Photography (uncredited) (1 episode, 1986) |
1
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1
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1
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2
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1
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Oxbridge Blues (1984)
(TV Series) - Cinematographer: 35mm Rear Screen Footage (1 episode, 1984), Cinematography: Behind The Scenes (1 episode, 1984)
That Was Tory (Nov
21,
1984)
Season 1,
Episode 2
-
Cinematographer: 35mm Rear Screen Footage,
Cinematography: Behind The Scenes
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1
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1
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4
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Film '72 (1980–1984)
(TV Series) - Cinematographer (2 episodes, 1980), Director Of Photography (1 episode, 1980) |
2
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1
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1
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1
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Nationwide (1982–1983)
(TV Series) - Maurice Sendak Segment (1 episode, 1983), Cinematographer (1 episode, 1982), Director Of Photography (1 episode, 1982) |
2
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1
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1
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1
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1
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1
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1
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1
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1
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Hollywood (1980)
(TV Mini-series) - Film Cameraman (1 episode, 1980), Camera: Gloria Swanson Interview (1 episode, 1980)
Single Beds and Double Standards (Jan
22,
1980)
Season 1,
Episode 3
-
Camera: Gloria Swanson Interview
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2
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1
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Wisconsin Our Home: Communications
(TV Series) - Additional Cinematography, Film Editor, Film Editor |
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Bart Starr sit-down studio interview (1975)
(TV Special) - Segment Director Of Photography, Film Editor |
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Harlem School 1970 (2018)
(TV Movie) - Cinematographer, Camera Operator, Still Photographer, Editor, Director, … See more |
| Self (17 titles) |
|---|
NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas (2004–2013)
(TV Series) - Self - Archival Recordist (2 episodes, 2004) |
| Other (3 titles) |
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