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Michael Chapman (I) (1935–2020)


Michael Chapman is an American cinematographer. He is best known for Taksikuski (1976), Kuin raivo härkä (1980), Takaa-ajettu (1993), and Alaston pelko (1996). Chapman began his film career as a camera operator before making the leap to cinematographer. As a cinematographer, he became famous for his two collaborations with Martin Scorsese. ... See full bio »

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Known For

Kuin raivo härkä Cinematographer
(1980)
Takaa-ajettu Cinematographer
(1993)
Taksikuski Cinematographer
(1976)
Evoluutio Cinematographer
(2001)

Filmography

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 2007 Silta salaiseen maahan (director of photography)
 2006 Huuhkajat (director of photography)
 2004 Suspect Zero (director of photography)
 2004 3 perhettä, yhdet hautajaiset (director of photography)
 2004 House of D (director of photography)
 2003 Michael Jackson: Number Ones (Video documentary) (video "Bad")
 2001 Evoluutio (director of photography)
 2000/I The Watcher (director of photography)
 1999 White River Kid (director of photography)
 1999 Tarina meistä kahdesta (director of photography)
 1998 6 päivää 7 yötä (director of photography)
 1996 Space jam (director of photography)
 1996 Alaston pelko (director of photography)
 1995 Michael Jackson: Video Greatest Hits - HIStory (Video) (segment "Bad")
 1993 Nouseva aurinko (director of photography)
 1993 Takaa-ajettu (director of photography)
 1992 Baroque Duet (TV Movie documentary) (director of photography: Performance)
 1992 Whispers in the Dark (director of photography)
 1991 Doc Hollywood (director of photography)
 1990 Lastentarhan kyttä (director of photography)
 1990 Keikka putkessa (director of photography)
 1989 Ghostbusters II (director of photography)
 1988 Haamujen kosto (director of photography)
 1988 Kuolleet eivät valehtele (TV Movie)
 1988 Shoot to Kill (director of photography)
 1987 Michael Jackson: Bad (Music Video) (director of photography)
 1987 The lost boys (director of photography)
 1983 Tohtorin aivovaimo (director of photography)
 1982 Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid (director of photography)
 1982 Rakkauden juoksu (director of photography)
 1980 Kuin raivo härkä (director of photography)
 1980 Steve Martin: Comedy Is Not Pretty (TV Special) (Director of Photography)
 1979 The Wanderers (director of photography)
 1979 Alaston yö (director of photography)
 1978 Ihmispaholaiset (director of photography)
 1978 American Boy: A Profile of - Steven Prince (Documentary) (director of photography)
 1978 The Band in concert - the last waltz (Documentary) (director of photography)
 1978 Murhan sävel (director of photography)
 1978 King (TV Mini Series) (director of photography - 3 episodes)
- Episode #1.3 (1978) ... (director of photography)
- Episode #1.2 (1978) ... (director of photography)
- Episode #1.1 (1978) ... (director of photography)
 1976 Seuraava saalis (as M. Chapman, camera)
 1976 Musta lista (director of photography)
 1976 Taksikuski (director of photography)
 1975 Death Be Not Proud (TV Movie)
 1974 The White Dawn (director of photography)
 1973 Saattokeikka (director of photography)
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Personal Details

Other Works:

Director of photography for Michael Jackson music video "Bad" (1987).

Publicity Listings:

1 Interview | 1 Article | See more »

Alternate Names:

M. Chapman | Mike Chapman

Spouse:

Amy Holden Jones  (his death)  (2 children) | See more »
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Personal Quote:

The unique thing about acting on film is that you simply can't fake it. You have to become whomever you are portraying. Otherwise, the camera sees it every time. The other thing is that it's on film. If an actor in a live theater has a bad night, there's always tomorrow. That's not true with film. All of this is also true for the director of photography. You can't fake it. And once you've rolled ... See more »

Trivia:

Often made small appearances in some of the movies he shot, as well as ones he didn't, such as Ulvonta (1981) and Abyss - Syvyys (1989). See more »

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