Owen Roizman

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Ace cinematographer Owen Roizman was born September 22, 1936, in Brooklyn, New York. His father Sol was a cinematographer for Fox Movietone News and his uncle Morrie Roizman was a film editor. Owen studied math and physics at Gettysburg College in Pennsylvania. He began his career shooting TV commercials, and made his feature debut as a director ... See full bio »

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September 22, 1936 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

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Nominated for 5 Oscars. Another 5 wins & 2 nominations. See more awards »

Known For

The French Connection Cinematographer

(1971)

Tootsie Cinematographer

(1982)

Network Cinematographer

(1976)

The Exorcist Cinematographer

(1973)

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Filmography

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Cinematographer (31 credits)

2009 Madonna: Celebration - The Video Collection (Video) (video "Crazy For You")

1995 French Kiss

1994 Wyatt Earp

1991 Grand Canyon

1991 The Addams Family (director of photography)

1990/I Havana

1990 I Love You to Death (director of photography)

1985 Madonna: Gambler (Video short)

1985 Madonna: Crazy for You (Video short)

1985 Vision Quest

1982 Tootsie (director of photography)

1981/I Taps

1981 Absence of Malice

1981 True Confessions

1980 The Black Marble

1979 The Electric Horseman (director of photography)

1978 Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (director of photography)

1978 Straight Time

1976 Network (director of photography)

1976 Independence (Short)

1976 The Return of a Man Called Horse

1975 Three Days of the Condor

1975 The Stepford Wives (director of photography)

1974 The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (director of photography)

1973 The Exorcist (director of photography)

1972 The Heartbreak Kid

1972 Liza with a Z (TV Special)

1972 Play It Again, Sam (director of photography)

1971 The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight

1971 The French Connection (director of photography)

1970 Stop

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Actor (2 credits)

1994 Wyatt Earp
Danny

1990/I Havana
Santos

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Camera and Electrical Department (1 credit)

1979 The Rose (additional photographer: concert scenes)

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Thanks (2 credits)

2001 Making the Connection: Untold Stories of 'The French Connection' (TV Movie documentary) (special thanks)

1992 Visions of Light (Documentary) (special thanks: AFI)

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Self (15 credits)

2010 A Cinematic Life: The Art & Influence of Conrad Hall (Video short)
Himself

2008 No Subtitles Necessary: Laszlo & Vilmos (Documentary)
Himself

2006 Shadows of Suspense (Video documentary short)
Himself

2006 Cinematographer Style (Documentary)
Himself

2006 'Network': Mad as Hell - The Creation of a Movie Moment (Video short)
Himself

2006 'Network': The Style (Video short)
Himself

2003 Biography (TV Series documentary)
Himself

- Linda Blair: Turning Heads (2003) ... Himself

2003 Voice of the Camera (Video)
Himself

2001 Making the Connection: Untold Stories of 'The French Connection' (TV Movie documentary)
Himself - Cinematographer

2001 Intimate Portrait (TV Series documentary)
Himself

- Linda Blair (2001) ... Himself

2000 The Poughkeepsie Shuffle: Tracing 'The French Connection' (TV Movie documentary)
Himself - Director of Photography

1998 The Fear of God: 25 Years of 'The Exorcist' (TV Movie documentary)
Himself - Director of Photography

1994 Wyatt Earp: Walk with a Legend (TV Movie documentary)
Himself - Director of Photography

1992 Visions of Light (Documentary)
Himself

1991 Academy Visual History Collection (TV Series)
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- Owen Roizman ... Himself

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[on lighting problems]: Glasses - I hate 'em! They're a nightmare. Every time they ask me if somebody should wear glasses, I say, "No! Get 'em off!" See more »