|
|
John Alcott (I) (1931–1986)
John Alcott, the Oscar-winning cinematographer best known for his collaboration with director Stanley Kubrick, was born in 1931, in Isleworth, England, the son of movie executive Arthur Alcott, who would become the production controller at Gainsborough Studios during the 1940s. Alcott began his film career as a clapper boy, the lowest member of a ...
See full bio »
Born:in London, England, UKDied:(age 55) in Cannes, Alpes-Maritimes, France |
From giant slug monsters to adorable space bears, we share our favorite creatures from a galaxy far, far away.
In Episode 3 of Season 2 of "The Grand Tour," Jeremy Clarkson asks if Europe's glamour set still needs jets and helicopters to fulfill a busy day of breakfasting in St. Tropez, skiing in the Alps, and dining in Turin, or if they'd be better off with a car. Episode 3 is available Friday, Dec. 22.
User Lists
Related lists from IMDb users
User Polls
Known For
Show all
Hide all
Filmography
Show 
Cinematographer (20 credits)
Cinematographer (20 credits)
Show
Camera and Electrical Department (19 credits)
Camera and Electrical Department (19 credits)
Show
Thanks (3 credits)
Thanks (3 credits)
Show
Self (1 credit)
Self (1 credit)
Show
Archive footage (1 credit)
Archive footage (1 credit)
Edit
Did You Know?
Personal Quote:
[on the shooting of Barry Lyndon (1975)} "There was a great deal of testing of possible photographic approaches and effects - the candlelight thing, for example. Actually, we had talked about shooting solely by candlelight as far back as '2001', when Stanley Kubrick was planning to film 'Napoleon' but the requisite fast lenses were not available at the time....The objective was to shoot these ... See more »Trivia:
He developed the versatile non-anamorphic Super Techniscope system. It would later be in use under the same "System 35.". See more »Trademark:
Frequently used natural lighting as cinematographer.Contribute to This Page
"The IMDb Show" breaks down the origins of some iconic Star Wars creatures. Plus, legendary sword choreographer Tim Weske explains the basics of lightsaber combat.
