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John Bailey

Cinematographer

John Bailey

Born August 10, 1942 in Moberly, Missouri, USADied November 10, 202379 films

John Ira Bailey (August 10, 1942 - November 10, 2023) was an American cinematographer and film director best known for his collaborations with directors Paul Schrader, Lawrence Kasdan, Michael Apted, and Ken Kwapis. In August 2017, Bailey was elected President of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for a four-year term.

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Groundhog Day posterFirst watchGroundhog Day19937.6A cynical TV weatherman, along with his idealistic producer and his sardonic cameraman, is sent to report on Groundhog Day in the small town of Punxsutawney, where he finds himself…View film

Essential films

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As Good as It Gets poster7.4As Good as It Gets1997How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days poster6.9How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days2003He's Just Not That Into You poster6.6He's Just Not That Into You2009The Way Way Back poster7.1The Way Way Back2013Days of Heaven poster7.5Days of Heaven1978In the Line of Fire poster7.0In the Line of Fire1993Ordinary People poster7.4Ordinary People1980The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants poster6.5The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants2005

Filmography

79 films
  1. 2022Ten TricksDirector of Photography
  2. 2019PhilDirector of Photography
  3. 2018An Actor PreparesDirector of Photography
  4. 2017How to Be a Latin LoverDirector of Photography
  5. 2016Burn Your MapsDirector of Photography
  6. 2015A Walk in the WoodsDirector of Photography
  7. 2014The ForgerDirector of Photography
  8. 2014The Angriest Man in BrooklynDirector of Photography
  9. 2013A.C.O.D.Director of Photography
  10. 2013Snake & MongooseDirector of Photography
  11. 2013The Way Way BackDirector of Photography
  12. 2012Big MiracleDirector of Photography
  13. 2010Country StrongDirector of Photography
  14. 2010Ramona and BeezusDirector of Photography
  15. 2010When in RomeDirector of Photography
  16. 2009Brief Interviews with Hideous MenDirector of Photography
  17. 2009The GreatestDirector of Photography
  18. 2009He's Just Not That Into YouDirector of Photography
  19. 2008Over Her Dead BodyDirector of Photography
  20. 2008Mad MoneyDirector of Photography
  21. 2007The Death and Life of Bobby ZDirector of Photography
  22. 2007License to WedDirector of Photography
  23. 2006The ArchitectDirector of Photography
  24. 2005The ProducersDirector of Photography
  25. 2005Must Love DogsDirector of Photography
  26. 2005The Sisterhood of the Traveling PantsDirector of Photography
  27. 2004Incident at Loch NessDirector of Photography
  28. 2004The Cutting Edge: The Magic of Movie EditingDirector of Photography
  29. 2003ADM: DOPDirector of Photography
  30. 2003How to Lose a Guy in 10 DaysDirector of Photography
  31. 2002NaqoyqatsiCamera Operator
  32. 2002The Kid Stays in the PictureDirector of Photography
  33. 2002Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya SisterhoodDirector of Photography
  34. 2001The Anniversary PartyDirector of Photography
  35. 2001AntitrustDirector of Photography
  36. 2000Michael Jordan to the MaxDirector of Photography
  37. 1999For Love of the GameDirector of Photography
  38. 1999Forever MineDirector of Photography
  39. 1999The Out-of-TownersDirector of Photography
  40. 1998Living Out LoudDirector of Photography
  41. 1998Always OutnumberedDirector of Photography
  42. 1997As Good as It GetsDirector of Photography
  43. 1996PassionDirector of Photography
  44. 1996Extreme MeasuresDirector of Photography
  45. 1994Nobody's FoolDirector of Photography
  46. 1993Desert PassionDirector of Photography
  47. 1993In the Line of FireDirector of Photography
  48. 1993Groundhog DayDirector of Photography
  49. 1991A Brief History of TimeDirector of Photography
  50. 1990My Blue HeavenDirector of Photography
  51. 1988The Accidental TouristDirector of Photography
  52. 1988VibesDirector of Photography
  53. 1987Tough Guys Don't DanceDirector of Photography
  54. 1987Swimming to CambodiaDirector of Photography
  55. 1987Light of DayDirector of Photography
  56. 1986Brighton Beach MemoirsDirector of Photography
  57. 1986CrossroadsDirector of Photography
  58. 1985Mishima: A Life in Four ChaptersDirector of Photography
  59. 1985SilveradoDirector of Photography
  60. 1984The Pope of Greenwich VillageDirector of Photography
  61. 1984Racing with the MoonDirector of Photography
  62. 1983The Big ChillDirector of Photography
  63. 1983Without a TraceDirector of Photography
  64. 1982That Championship SeasonDirector of Photography
  65. 1982Cat PeopleDirector of Photography
  66. 1981Continental DivideDirector of Photography
  67. 1981Honky Tonk FreewayDirector of Photography
  68. 1980Ordinary PeopleDirector of Photography
  69. 1980City in FearDirector of Photography
  70. 1980American GigoloDirector of Photography
  71. 1979Boulevard NightsDirector of Photography
  72. 1978BatteredDirector of Photography
  73. 1978Days of HeavenCamera Operator
  74. 1978The Mafu CageDirector of Photography
  75. 1978A Question of GuiltCamera Operator
  76. 1976Welcome to L.A.Camera Operator
  77. 1975LegacyDirector of Photography
  78. 1972PremonitionDirector of Photography
  79. 1971Two-Lane BlacktopAssistant Camera