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John R. Leonetti

Cinematographer

John R. Leonetti

Born July 4, 1956 in Los Angeles, California, USA51 films

John Robert Leonetti, ASC (born July 4, 1956) is an American cinematographer and film director. He is known for his collaborative work with director James Wan, with whom he has acted as cinematographer on five films. He is the younger brother of cinematographer Matthew F. Leonetti, who was the cinematographer for John's first feature-length film as director, Mortal Kombat: Annihilation.

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Filmography

51 films
  1. 2013Insidious: Chapter 2Director of Photography
  2. 2013The ConjuringDirector of Photography
  3. 2012This Is 40Second Unit Director of Photography
  4. 2011Soul SurferDirector of Photography
  5. 2011InsidiousDirector of Photography
  6. 2011Super HybridDirector of Photography
  7. 2010Piranha 3DDirector of Photography
  8. 2010Ca$hDirector of Photography
  9. 2007Death SentenceDirector of Photography
  10. 2007I Know Who Killed MeDirector of Photography
  11. 2007Dead SilenceDirector of Photography
  12. 2006The WoodsDirector of Photography
  13. 2005The Perfect ManDirector of Photography
  14. 2005Fever PitchSecond Unit Director of Photography
  15. 2004Raise Your VoiceDirector of Photography
  16. 2003HoneyDirector of Photography
  17. 2002The Scorpion KingDirector of Photography
  18. 2001Joe DirtDirector of Photography
  19. 1999Detroit Rock CityDirector of Photography
  20. 1998Star Trek: InsurrectionSecond Unit Director of Photography
  21. 1996Spy HardDirector of Photography
  22. 1995Mortal KombatDirector of Photography
  23. 1994The Burning SeasonDirector of Photography
  24. 1994The MaskDirector of Photography
  25. 1994Against the WallDirector of Photography
  26. 1994One Woman's CourageDirector of Photography
  27. 1993Hot Shots! Part DeuxDirector of Photography
  28. 1992Revenge on the HighwayDirector of Photography
  29. 1992Coopersmith: Sweet Scent of MurderDirector of Photography
  30. 1992Raven: Return of the Black DragonsDirector of Photography
  31. 1991Child's Play 3Director of Photography
  32. 1990Another 48 Hrs.Camera Operator
  33. 1990Hard to KillCamera Operator
  34. 1989An Eight Is Enough WeddingDirector of Photography
  35. 1989Johnny HandsomeCamera Operator
  36. 1988Elvira: Mistress of the DarkCamera Operator
  37. 1988Red HeatCamera Operator
  38. 1988The New Adventures of Pippi LongstockingCamera Operator
  39. 1988Action Jackson"B" Camera Operator
  40. 1987Extreme PrejudiceFirst Assistant Camera
  41. 1986Jumpin' Jack FlashAssistant Camera
  42. 1985Jagged EdgeFocus Puller
  43. 1985CommandoFirst Assistant Camera
  44. 1985Weird ScienceFirst Assistant Camera
  45. 1985Fast ForwardFirst Assistant Camera
  46. 1984SongwriterFirst Assistant Camera
  47. 1984The Buddy SystemFirst Assistant Camera
  48. 1984Treasure: In Search of the Golden HorseCamera Operator
  49. 1982Fast Times at Ridgemont HighAssistant Camera
  50. 1982PoltergeistFirst Assistant Camera
  51. 1982One from the HeartAssistant Camera