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Robert Brinkmann
Braunschweig, Germany
Robert Brinkmann (born November 20, 1961) is a German-born cinematographer and occasional director. He studied film production at the University of Southern California, where he e…
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Robert Brinkmann (born November 20, 1961) is a German-born cinematographer and occasional director. He studied film production at the University of Southern California, where he eventually specialized in cinematography. After graduating, Brinkmann formed Cinescope Productions and started to produce and shoot music videos, commercials and documentaries. Cinescope also produced hundreds of low budget music videos, which launched the directing careers of many accomplished filmmakers, including Jay Roach, Lance Gentile, John Schwartzman, and Harris Done. Brinkmann's first credit as Director of Photography on a major studio feature film was for Universal Pictures' Shout (1991), starring John Travolta. He went on to shoot such films as Encino Man, The Beverly Hillbillies, The Truth About Cats and Dogs, The Cable Guy, The Rules of Attraction, and Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny. Brinkmann was previously married to actress Mena Suvari from 2000 - 2005. He has been married to Olive Kim since 2009.
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2024
The Duel
Movie Director of Photography
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2022
Buried in Barstow
Movie Director of Photography
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2020
Stars and Strife
Movie Director of Photography
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2019
A Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish
Movie Director of Photography
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2018
Office Uprising
Movie Director of Photography
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2018
Z-O-M-B-I-E-S
Movie Cinematography
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2016
Heaven Sent
Movie Associate Producer
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2016
A Cinderella Story: If the Shoe Fits
Movie Director of Photography
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2014
Space Station 76
Movie Director of Photography
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2011
Geek Charming
Movie Director of Photography
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2011
Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2
Movie Director of Photography
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2010
Hard Breakers
Movie Director of Photography
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2010
Dancing Ninja
Movie Director of Photography
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2008
Christmas Cottage
Movie Director of Photography
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2007
The Making of 'The Pick of Destiny'
Movie Cinematography
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2006
Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny
Movie Director of Photography
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2006
Stephen Tobolowsky's Birthday Party
Movie Director
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2005
Standing Still
Movie Cinematography
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2002
The Rules of Attraction
Movie Director of Photography
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2002
Serving Sara
Movie Director of Photography
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2001
Sugar & Spice
Movie Director of Photography
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2000
Screwed
Movie Director of Photography
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1996
The Cable Guy
Movie Director of Photography
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1996
The Truth About Cats & Dogs
Movie Irate Director
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1995
Red Wind
Movie Director of Photography
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1993
The Beverly Hillbillies
Movie Director of Photography
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1993
Fallen Angels
TV show Director of Photography
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1992
Encino Man
Movie Director of Photography
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1991
Shout
Movie Director of Photography
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1990
Mirror Mirror
Movie Director of Photography
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1990
Bloodfist II
Movie Additional Photography
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1988
U2: Rattle and Hum
Movie Director of Photography
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1988
Two Idiots in Hollywood
Movie Director of Photography
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1984
The Last Chance Dance
Movie Gaffer
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Sicklerville
Movie Director of Photography
