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Phil Gries
Cinematographer, Camera and Electrical Department, Editor
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The Oprah Winfrey Show (1986–2011)
(TV Series) - Cinematography (1 episode), Cinematographer (1 episode) |
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First Reunion in 50 Years: A Visit with Iris Maxwell (2018)
(Video) - Self, Director, Producer, Writer |
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This is my Life: John McCafferty (2015)
(Short) - Cinematographer, Director, Associate Producer, Writer |
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Ginevra's Story: Solving the Mysteries of Leonardo da Vinci's First Known Portrait (1999)
Cinematographer |
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$148MM
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$314MM
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$13K
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The Winter Guest (1997)
Cinematographer (Red Carpet Premiere), Cinematographer (red carpet premiere interviews) |
$21K
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$870K
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$870K
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$35MM
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$40MM
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$251MM
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$412MM
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Firestorm II: The Angel Blade (1987)
Cinematographer (as Elroy Brandy), Director Of Photography (as Elroy Brandy) |
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$16MM
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$206K
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$31MM
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$31MM
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Fannie's Fantail (1987)
Cinematographer (as Elroy Brandy), Director Of Photography (as Elroy Brandy) |
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Pretty in Black (1986)
Camera Operator (as Elroy Brandy), Cinematographer (as Elroy Brandy), Director Of Photography (as Elroy Brandy) |
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$98MM
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$2.4MM
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$14MM
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$244MM
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$297MM
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$70MM
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$8MM
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$3.7MM
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$56MM
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$56MM
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Forgive Me, I Have Sinned (1983)
Camera Operator (as Elroy Brandy), Director Of Photography (as Elroy Brandy) |
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$39MM
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$13MM
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$60MM
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$60MM
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Oriental Techniques in Pain and Pleasure (1983)
Camera Operator (as Elroy Right), Director Of Photography (as Elroy Right) |
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Dr. Bizarro (1983)
(Video) - Camera Operator (as Elroy Right), Director Of Photography (as Elroy Right) |
$8K
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The Story of Prunella (1982)
Camera Operator (as Elroy Brandy), Director Of Photography (as Elroy Brandy) |
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Tales of the Bizarre (1982)
Camera Operator (as Elroy Right), Director Of Photography (as Elroy Right) |
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$2MM
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$1.6MM
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$5.1MM
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$8MM
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$27MM
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$27MM
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$31MM
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$32MM
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$250K
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$8.5MM
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$6.4MM
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National Guard: Business As Usual (1980)
(Short) - Cinematographer, Director (Director for one day.) |
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$100K
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$5.5MM
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$1.8MM
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$27MM
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$27MM
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Presto Pressure Cooker: Just About the Quickest, Safest, Cheapest Cooking Method Ever (1979)
(Short) - Cinematographer |
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Bing Crosby 1972 Arthritic Chairman Promtiomal (1972)
(Short) - Co-Cinematographer, Assistant Editor |
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$110K
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Man in a Hole (1965)
(Short) - Boy Friend of other Girl, Cinematographer, Director, Producer, Writer |
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Panic at 4105 Bedford Avenue (1961)
(Short) - Stranger, Cinematographer, Director, Editor, Producer, Writer |
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Beginning or the End (1960)
(Short) - Doctor's assistant, Cinematographer, Director, Editor, Producer |
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Daredevils of the Ring (1960)
(Short) - Wicked Malt ( Champ), Cinematographer, Director, Editor, Writer |
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Spook on the Loose (1959)
(Short) - Spook chaser, Cinematographer, Director, Editor, Producer, Writer |
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Bad Men of Bedford (1958)
(Short) - Cowboy, Cinematographer (Director of Photography), Director, Editor, Executive Producer, Writer |
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Cooperstown Baseball Hall of Fame (1957)
(Short) - Cinematographer, Director, Editor, Producer, Writer |
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| Past Television (232 titles) | Episodes |
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Entertainment Tonight (1981–2022)
(TV Series) - Cinematographer (7 episodes, 1981), Director Of Photography (1 episode, 1997), Cinematographer (1 episode, 1997), Cinematography (1 episode, 1981) |
10
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1
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2
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9
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Harlem School 1970 (2018)
(TV Movie) - Still Photographer, Cinematographer, Director (directed by), Editor, Production Coordinator, … See more |
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Oprah: Where Are They Now? (2016)
(TV Series) - Director Of Photography (New York) (1 episode, 2016) |
1
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Huffpost Live (2014–2015)
(TV Series) - Camera Operator (42 episodes, 2014), Cinematographer (1 episode, 2015) |
42
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Caught on Camera Presents the Hitman Tapes (2015)
(TV Mini-series) - Cinematographer (1 episode, 2015) |
1
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1
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1
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Rachael Ray (2015)
(TV Series) - Cinematographer (1 episode, 2015), Camera (behind the scenes) (1 episode, 2015)
Start Your Engines, Because Regis Philbin Is Rachael's Co-Pilot Today! And NASCAR Star Dale Earnhardt Jr. Is Making a Pit Stop! (Feb
17,
2015)
Season 9,
Episode 102
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Camera (behind the scenes),
Cinematographer
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1
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NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams (2004–2015)
(TV Series) - Archival Recordist, The Producers Wish To Thank |
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1
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2
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1
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1
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1
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Raiders of the Lost Past (2012)
(TV Series) - Camera Operator (1 episode, 2012), Cinematographer (1 episode, 2012)
Hitler and the Spear of Destiny (Oct
26,
2012)
Season 1,
Episode 1
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Cinematographer (cinematography)
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2
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1
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Mafia's Greatest Hits (2012)
(TV Series) - Director Of Photography (4 episodes, 2012), Camera (2 episodes, 2012), Director Of Photography (new york) (1 episode, 2012), Director Of Photography (New York) (1 episode, 2012), Additional Camera (1 episode, 2012) |
7
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American Masters (1987–2012)
(TV Series) - Director Of Photography (1 episode, 1987), Cinematographer (1 episode, 1995), Special Thanks (1 episode, 2012) |
3
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1
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1
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1
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HBO First Look (2004–2008)
(TV Series) - Director Of Photography (1 episode, 2008), Director Of Cinematography (1 episode, 2004) |
2
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1
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1
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2
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Honey, We're Killing the Kids (2006–2007)
(TV Series) - Cinematographer (1 episode, 2007), Camera (behind the scenes) (1 episode, 2006) |
2
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2
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1
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1
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Legends of Jazz (2006)
(TV Series) - Camera Operator (1 episode, 2006), Cinematography (behind the scenes) (1 episode, 2006) |
2
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The Montel Williams Show (2006)
(TV Series) - Cinematographer (1 episode), Camera (behind the scenes) (1 episode, 2006) |
2
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The Sopranos (1999–2006)
(TV Series) - Cinematographer (behind the scenes) (1 episode, 1999), Camera (behind the scenes) (1 episode, 2006) |
2
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1
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1
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The Barbara Walters Summer Special (2005)
(TV Series) - Camera Operator (1 episode, 2005), Cinematographer (1 episode, 2005) |
2
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Steve McQueen: The Essence of Cool (2005)
(TV Movie) - Special Thanks (Archival Television Audio, Inc.) |
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The Turnaround (2005)
(TV Series) - Cinematographer (1 episode, 2005), Cinematographer (1 episode, 2005) |
2
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1
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1
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1
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1
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2
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Biography (1995–2004)
(TV Series) - Cinematographer (1 episode, 1995), Very Special Thanks (Archival Television Audio, Inc) (1 episode, 2004)
Lewis & Clark: Explorers of the New Frontier (Jun
29,
1995)
Season 4,
Episode 34
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Cinematographer (Kurt Vonnegut) (Stanley Holloway)
Steve McQueen: Life in the Fast Lane (Sep
1,
2004)
Very Special Thanks (Archival Television Audio, Inc)
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2
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1
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1
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Law & Order (1996–2004)
(TV Series) - Camera (behind the scenes) (2 episodes, 1996), Behind The Scenes (1 episode, 2002) |
3
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Angels in America (2003)
(TV Mini-series) - Behind The Scenes Cinematographer (1 episode, 2003)
Millennium Approaches: Bad News (Dec
8,
2003)
Season 1,
Episode 1
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Behind The Scenes Cinematographer
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1
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1
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1
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1
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1
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Wide Angle (2002)
(TV Series) - Director Of Photography (3 episodes, 2002), Cinematographer (1 episode, 2002), Camera (1 episode, 2002) |
5
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1
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1
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1
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Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration (2001)
(TV Special) - Camera Operator (behind the scenes) |
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1
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1
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Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon (2000)
(TV Series) - Cinematographer (location testimonials) (1 episode, 2000)
The 2000 Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon (Sep
3,
2000)
Season 1,
Episode 35
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Cinematographer (location testimonials)
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1
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1
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1
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Oz (1999)
(TV Series) - Cinematographer (behind the scenes) (1 episode, 1999)
The Truth and Nothing But... (Jul
14,
1999)
Season 3,
Episode 1
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Cinematographer (behind the scenes)
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1
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1
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2
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NY TV: By the People Who Made It - Part I & II (1998)
(TV Movie) - Further Thanks (Phil Gries Archival Television Audio, Inc.") |
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Martial Law (1998)
(TV Series) - Cinematography (behind the scenes) (1 episode, 1998), Camera (behind the scenes) (1 episode, 1998) |
2
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Sex and the City (1998)
(TV Series) - Cinematographer (behind the scenes) (1 episode, 1998)
Sex and the City (Jun
6,
1998)
Season 1,
Episode 1
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Cinematographer (behind the scenes) (uncredited)
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1
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1
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1
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1
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The South Bank Show (1991–1997)
(TV Series) - Cinematographer (6 episodes, 1991), Photographer (1 episode, 1997) |
7
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Primetime (1996)
(TV Series) - Cinematographer (1 episode, 1996)
Parenting Challenges; Hazards of Automatic Garage Doors; Paparazzi Who Pursue Princess Diana (Oct
23,
1996)
Season 2,
Episode 13
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Cinematographer
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1
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1
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1
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1
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Omnibus (1973–1994)
(TV Series) - Cinematographer (5 episodes, 1973), Director Of Photography (2 episodes, 1982), Cinematographer (Joan FontIne interview) (1 episode, 1982)
Henri Cartier-Bresson: Question for a Question (Nov
22,
1994)
Season 32,
Episode 7
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Cinematographer
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8
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Dreaming of a White Christmas the Life & Music of Irving Berlin (1993)
(TV Movie) - Director Of Photography |
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The Richard Bey Show (1993)
(TV Series) - Cinematographer (1 episode, 1993)
One Night Stands (May
10,
1993)
Season 7,
Episode 22
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Cinematographer (behind the scenes and interviews)
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1
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The General Motors Playwrights Theater (1993)
(TV Series) - Director Of Photography (1 episode, 1993), Director (1 episode, 1993) |
1
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1
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1
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Timewatch (1984–1991)
(TV Series) - Cinematographer (3 episodes, 1984), Cinematographer (1 episode, 1991) |
4
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17
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Nova (1981–1991)
(TV Series) - Director Of Photography (1 episode, 1981), Cinematographer (1 episode, 1991) |
2
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2
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1
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2
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1
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1
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5
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Arena (1981–1989)
(TV Series) - Cinematographer (6 episodes, 1981), Director Of Photography (1 episode, 1988), Additional Photography (Keith Richards interview) (1 episode, 1985), Director Of Photography (Footage filmed on Panama) (1 episode, 1989), Film Camera (1 episode, 1986)
The Other Graham Greene (Apr
21,
1989)
Season 14,
Episode 18
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Director Of Photography (Footage filmed on Panama),
Cinematographer (Director of Photography)
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8
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Everyman (1983–1989)
(TV Series) - Cinematographer (3 episodes, 1983), Film Cameraman (1 episode, 1986) |
4
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1
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Reaching for the Skies (1988)
(TV Series) - Film Cameraman (1 episode, 1988), Cinematographer (1 episode, 1988) |
1
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5
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1
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Frontline (1983–1987)
(TV Series) - Cinematographer (2 episodes, 1983), Director Of Photography (1 episode, 1987), Lighting Technician (1 episode, 1983) |
3
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1
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4
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1
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1
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1
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1
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Oxbridge Blues (1984)
(TV Series) - Cinematography (behind the scenes) (1 episode, 1984), Cinematographer (35mm rear screen footage) (1 episode, 1984)
That Was Tory (Nov
21,
1984)
Season 1,
Episode 2
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Cinematographer (35mm rear screen footage),
Cinematography (behind the scenes)
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