Roger Deakins

Roger Deakins

Born: May 24, 1949
in Torquay, Devon, England, UK
Roger Alexander Deakins, CBE, ASC, BSC (born May 24, 1949) is an English cinematographer. Often cited as one of the greatest and most influential cinematographers of all time, he is known for his work on the films of the Coen brothers, Sam Mendes, and Denis Villeneuve. He is the recipient of five BAFTA Awards for Best Cinematography, and two Academy Awards for Best Cinematography from sixteen nominations. His best-known works include The Shawshank Redemption (1994), Fargo (1996), O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000), A Beautiful Mind (2001), Skyfall (2012), Sicario (2015), Blade Runner 2049 (2017), and 1917 (2019), the last two of which earned him Academy Awards.

Movies for Roger Deakins...

Title: Cursed Films
Character: Self
Released: April 2, 2020
Type: TV
A documentary series exploring the myths and legends behind some of Hollywood’s notoriously “cursed” horror film productions. From plane accidents and bombings during the making of The Omen, to the rumored use of real human skeletons on the set of Poltergeist, these stories are legendary amongst film fans and filmmakers alike. But where does the truth lie?
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Allied Forces: Making 1917
Title: Allied Forces: Making 1917
Character: Self
Released: March 24, 2020
Type: Movie
Learn how the one shot, 360-degree format was executed and the pivotal role Academy Award® winner Roger Deakins served in bringing Sam Mendes’ vision to life.
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Title: Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
Character: Self
Released: August 2, 2015
Type: TV
Some of this year's most talked about talent open up about the challenges and triumphs of creating critically acclaimed series and performances.
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A Cinematic Life: The Art and Influence of Conrad Hall
Title: A Cinematic Life: The Art and Influence of Conrad Hall
Character: Himself
Released: August 3, 2010
Type: Movie
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The Rules of Film Noir
Title: The Rules of Film Noir
Character: Himself
Released: August 22, 2009
Type: Movie
Matthew Sweet explores his rules of 1940s and 50s American film noir thrillers.
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The Maltese Falcon: One Magnificent Bird
Title: The Maltese Falcon: One Magnificent Bird
Character: Self
Released: October 3, 2006
Type: Movie
An appreciation and the story of the making of the 1941 film "The Maltese Falcon."
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Film Noir: Bringing Darkness to Light
Title: Film Noir: Bringing Darkness to Light
Character: Self
Released: July 18, 2006
Type: Movie
Film Noir burrows into the mind; it's disorienting, intriguing and enthralling. Noir brings us into a gritty underworld of lush morbidity, providing intimate peeks at its tough, scheming dames, mischievous misfits and flawed men - all caught in the wicked web of a twisted fate.
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Cinematographer Style
Title: Cinematographer Style
Character: Self
Released: June 25, 2006
Type: Movie
110 of the world's top cinematographers discuss the art of how and why films look the way they do.
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Who Needs Sleep?
Title: Who Needs Sleep?
Character: Self
Released: January 1, 2006
Type: Movie
A documentary that highlights the deadly combination of sleep deprivation and long days of work, focusing on the American film industry.
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The Coen Brothers
Title: The Coen Brothers
Character: Self
Released: November 1, 2000
Type: Movie
During the promotional campaign for "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" in 1999, BBC broadcast a documentary about the Coen brothers, mainly concerning their past. The documentary consists of featured interviews with many of the actors that they have worked with, along with family, friends and crew members.
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In Search of 'Kundun' with Martin Scorsese
Title: In Search of 'Kundun' with Martin Scorsese
Character: Self
Released: October 7, 1998
Type: Movie
In Search of Kundun, a “making-of” documentary that is so much more, follows Scorsese as he plans his epic film and shoots in Morocco, and continues on to an audience with the Dalai Lama himself in the foothills of the Himalayas. Edited from over a hundred hours of footage, the documentary captures Scorsese’s fervor as a filmmaker and a man, the modest yet charismatic Dalai Lama, and the plight of the exiled Tibetans. -Denver Film Society
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Title: The Oscars
Character: Self
Released: March 19, 1953
Type: TV
An annual American awards ceremony honoring cinematic achievements in the film industry. The various category winners are awarded a copy of a statuette, officially the Academy Award of Merit, that is better known by its nickname Oscar.