John Bailey

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John Bailey

Camera August 10, 1942

Moberly, Missouri, USA

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 Ka…

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Groundhog Day

Groundhog Day

7.6 1993 Movie
How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days

How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days

6.9 2003 Movie
As Good as It Gets

As Good as It Gets

7.4 1997 Movie
He's Just Not That Into You

He's Just Not That Into You

6.6 2009 Movie
The Way Way Back

The Way Way Back

7.1 2013 Movie
In the Line of Fire

In the Line of Fire

7.0 1993 Movie
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants

The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants

6.5 2005 Movie
When in Rome

When in Rome

5.9 2010 Movie
Days of Heaven

Days of Heaven

7.5 1978 Movie
License to Wed

License to Wed

5.7 2007 Movie
Silverado

Silverado

6.9 1985 Movie
Ramona and Beezus

Ramona and Beezus

6.6 2010 Movie

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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.

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2022
    Ten Tricks

    Movie Director of Photography

  2. 2019
    Casting a Shadow

    Movie

  3. 2019
    Image Makers: The Adventures of America's Pioneer Cinematographers

    Movie Self

  4. 2019
    Phil

    Movie Director of Photography

  5. 2019
    Glamour and Tension: John Bailey on Notorious

    Movie Self

  6. 2018
    Be Natural: The Untold Story of Alice Guy-Blaché

    Movie Self

  7. 2018
    An Actor Prepares

    Movie Director of Photography

  8. 2017
    How to Be a Latin Lover

    Movie Director of Photography

  9. 2017
    Dani&Flo con Lara Álvarez

    TV show Self - Interviewee

  10. 2016
    Burn Your Maps

    Movie Director of Photography

  11. 2015
    A Walk in the Woods

    Movie Director of Photography

  12. 2014
    John Bailey on Freddie Francis

    Movie Self

  13. 2014
    The Forger

    Movie Director of Photography

  14. 2014
    The Angriest Man in Brooklyn

    Movie Director of Photography

  15. 2014
    And the Oscar Goes To...

    Movie Self

  16. 2013
    A.C.O.D.

    Movie Director of Photography

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  1. 2013
    Snake & Mongoose

    Movie Director of Photography

  2. 2013
    The Way Way Back

    Movie Director of Photography

  3. 2012
    Big Miracle

    Movie Director of Photography

  4. 2010
    Country Strong

    Movie Director of Photography

  5. 2010
    Ramona and Beezus

    Movie Director of Photography

  6. 2010
    When in Rome

    Movie Director of Photography

  7. 2009
    Brief Interviews with Hideous Men

    Movie Director of Photography

  8. 2009
    The Greatest

    Movie Director of Photography

  9. 2009
    He's Just Not That Into You

    Movie Director of Photography

  10. 2008
    Making Mishima

    Movie

  11. 2008
    Over Her Dead Body

    Movie Director of Photography

  12. 2008
    Mad Money

    Movie Director of Photography

  13. 2007
    The Death and Life of Bobby Z

    Movie Director of Photography

  14. 2007
    License to Wed

    Movie Director of Photography

  15. 2006
    The Architect

    Movie Director of Photography

  16. 2005
    The Producers

    Movie Director of Photography

  17. 2005
    Must Love Dogs

    Movie Director of Photography

  18. 2005
    The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants

    Movie Director of Photography

  19. 2004
    Incident at Loch Ness

    Movie Self - Crew of Herzog in Wonderland

  20. 2004
    The Cutting Edge: The Magic of Movie Editing

    Movie Director of Photography

  21. 2003
    ADM: DOP

    Movie Director of Photography

  22. 2003
    How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days

    Movie Director of Photography

  23. 2002
    Naqoyqatsi

    Movie Camera Operator

  24. 2002
    The Kid Stays in the Picture

    Movie Director of Photography