Oliver Stapleton

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Oliver Stapleton

Camera 78 April 12, 1948

London, England, UK

Oliver David Whiteside Stapleton (born 12 April 1948), BSC is an English cinematographer. He graduated from the University of Cape Town in 1970 with a degree in psychology and fr…

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The Proposal

The Proposal

7.2 2009 Movie
The Best of Me

The Best of Me

7.5 2014 Movie
Pay It Forward

Pay It Forward

7.4 2000 Movie
Hot Pursuit

Hot Pursuit

5.7 2015 Movie
Unthinkable

Unthinkable

6.8 2010 Movie
The Cider House Rules

The Cider House Rules

7.1 1999 Movie
The Water Horse

The Water Horse

6.5 2007 Movie
Don't Be Afraid of the Dark

Don't Be Afraid of the Dark

5.8 2010 Movie
Look Who's Talking Now!

Look Who's Talking Now!

5.4 1993 Movie
Casanova

Casanova

6.5 2005 Movie
Unfinished Business

Unfinished Business

5.4 2015 Movie
How to Lose Friends & Alienate People

How to Lose Friends & Alienate People

6.0 2008 Movie

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Oliver David Whiteside Stapleton (born 12 April 1948), BSC is an English cinematographer. He graduated from the University of Cape Town in 1970 with a degree in psychology and from the National Film and Television School (NFTS) UK while working in South Africa (from 1966 to 1974) and England. One of his first efforts was the student film Shadowplay, a film about South African immigrants trying to adjust to life in London, which he wrote, directed, and edited. He progressed to filming music videos and commercials. He worked with many famous bands in the early-to-mid 80s, including a-ha, David Bowie, The Rolling Stones, Eddy Grant and The Human League.

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2023
    The Rise of the Comic Strip

    Movie Self

  2. 2022
    The People We Hate at the Wedding

    Movie Director of Photography

  3. 2019
    Completely Bad News

    Movie Himself

  4. 2018
    Seduction. Betrayal. Murder: The Making of The Grifters

    Movie

  5. 2016
    The Comedian

    Movie Director of Photography

  6. 2015
    Interview with Oliver Stapleton

    Movie

  7. 2015
    Hot Pursuit

    Movie Director of Photography

  8. 2015
    Unfinished Business

    Movie Director of Photography

  9. 2014
    The Best of Me

    Movie Director of Photography

  10. 2013
    Dinner and a Movie

    Movie Technical Advisor

  11. 2012
    The Guilt Trip

    Movie Director of Photography

  12. 2011
    Will

    Movie Director of Photography

  13. 2010
    Don't Be Afraid of the Dark

    Movie Director of Photography

  14. 2010
    Unthinkable

    Movie Director of Photography

  15. 2009
    The Proposal

    Movie Director of Photography

  16. 2008
    How to Lose Friends & Alienate People

    Movie Director of Photography

More credits
  1. 2007
    The Water Horse

    Movie Director of Photography

  2. 2006
    The Hoax

    Movie Director of Photography

  3. 2005
    Casanova

    Movie Director of Photography

  4. 2005
    An Unfinished Life

    Movie Director of Photography

  5. 2003
    Cheeky

    Movie Director of Photography

  6. 2003
    Ned Kelly

    Movie Director of Photography

  7. 2002
    Buffalo Soldiers

    Movie Director of Photography

  8. 2001
    The Shipping News

    Movie Director of Photography

  9. 2001
    Birthday Girl

    Movie Director of Photography

  10. 2000
    Pay It Forward

    Movie Director of Photography

  11. 2000
    State and Main

    Movie Director of Photography

  12. 2000
    The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Journey of Radiance

    Movie Director of Photography

  13. 1999
    The Cider House Rules

    Movie Director of Photography

  14. 1999
    A Midsummer Night's Dream

    Movie Director of Photography

  15. 1998
    The Hi-Lo Country

    Movie Director of Photography

  16. 1998
    The Object of My Affection

    Movie Director of Photography

  17. 1997
    The Designated Mourner

    Movie Director of Photography

  18. 1997
    Jazz '34

    Movie Director of Photography

  19. 1996
    One Fine Day

    Movie Director of Photography

  20. 1996
    The Van

    Movie Director of Photography

  21. 1996
    Kansas City

    Movie Director of Photography

  22. 1995
    Restoration

    Movie Director of Photography

  23. 1993
    Look Who's Talking Now!

    Movie Director of Photography

  24. 1993
    The Snapper

    Movie Director of Photography