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Michael Chapman(1935-2020)

  • Cinematographer
  • Actor
  • Camera and Electrical Department
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Michael Chapman
Michael Chapman is an American cinematographer. He is best known for Taxi Driver (1976), Raging Bull (1980), The Fugitive (1993), and Primal Fear (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.

He was also cinematographer for the hit remake of Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978).

In 1987, Chapman collaborated again with Martin Scorsese on the 18-minute short film that served as the music video for Michael Jackson: Bad (1987).
BornNovember 21, 1935
DiedSeptember 20, 2020(84)
BornNovember 21, 1935
DiedSeptember 20, 2020(84)
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  • Nominated for 2 Oscars
    • 5 wins & 7 nominations total

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Michael Chapman in TCM Remembers 2020 (2020)
Michael Chapman
Harrison Ford, Andrew Davis, and Michael Chapman in The Fugitive (1993)
Francis Ford Coppola and Michael Chapman in The Godfather (1972)
Martin Scorsese and Michael Chapman in Taxi Driver (1976)
Martin Scorsese, Albert Brooks, and Michael Chapman in Taxi Driver (1976)
Robert De Niro, Martin Scorsese, Joe Pesci, and Michael Chapman in Raging Bull (1980)
Robert De Niro, Martin Scorsese, and Michael Chapman in Raging Bull (1980)
Robert De Niro, Martin Scorsese, and Michael Chapman in Raging Bull (1980)
Michael Chapman
Michael Chapman
Francis Ford Coppola, Michael Chapman, and Gordon Willis in The Godfather Part II (1974)

Known for

Robert De Niro in Raging Bull (1980)
Raging Bull
8.2
  • Cinematographer
  • 1980
Harrison Ford in The Fugitive (1993)
The Fugitive
7.8
  • Cinematographer
  • 1993
Robert De Niro in Taxi Driver (1976)
Taxi Driver
8.2
  • Cinematographer
  • 1976
The Last Detail (1973)
The Last Detail
7.5
  • Cinematographer
  • 1973

Credits

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Cinematographer

  • Josh Hutcherson and AnnaSophia Robb in Bridge to Terabithia (2007)
    Bridge to Terabithia
    • director of photography
    • 2007
  • Hoot (2006)
    Hoot
    • director of photography
    • 2006
  • Suspect Zero (2004)
    Suspect Zero
    • director of photography
    • 2004
  • Hank Azaria, Famke Janssen, Kelly Preston, Debra Winger, Ray Romano, and Zooey Deschanel in Eulogy (2004)
    Eulogy
    • director of photography
    • 2004
  • Robin Williams, Erykah Badu, and Anton Yelchin in House of D (2004)
    House of D
    • director of photography
    • 2004
  • Michael Jackson in Michael Jackson: Number Ones (2003)
    Michael Jackson: Number Ones
    • Cinematographer (video Bad)
    • Video
    • 2003
  • David Duchovny, Julianne Moore, Seann William Scott, and Orlando Jones in Evolution (2001)
    Evolution
    • director of photography
    • 2001
  • The Watcher (2000)
    The Watcher
    • director of photography
    • 2000
  • The White River Kid (1999)
    The White River Kid
    • director of photography
    • 1999
  • Michelle Pfeiffer and Bruce Willis in The Story of Us (1999)
    The Story of Us
    • director of photography
    • 1999
  • Harrison Ford and Anne Heche in Six Days Seven Nights (1998)
    Six Days Seven Nights
    • director of photography
    • 1998
  • Space Jam (1996)
    Space Jam
    • director of photography
    • 1996
  • Richard Gere in Primal Fear (1996)
    Primal Fear
    • director of photography
    • 1996
  • Michael Jackson in Michael Jackson: Video Greatest Hits - HIStory (1995)
    Michael Jackson: Video Greatest Hits - HIStory
    • Cinematographer (segment Bad)
    • Video
    • 1995
  • Sean Connery and Wesley Snipes in Rising Sun (1993)
    Rising Sun
    • director of photography
    • 1993

Actor

  • Suspect Zero (2004)
    Suspect Zero
    • Prosecutor #1
    • 2004
  • Hank Azaria, Famke Janssen, Kelly Preston, Debra Winger, Ray Romano, and Zooey Deschanel in Eulogy (2004)
    Eulogy
    • Adult Film Cameraman
    • 2004
  • Robin Williams, Erykah Badu, and Anton Yelchin in House of D (2004)
    House of D
    • Doorman
    • 2004
  • David Duchovny, Julianne Moore, Seann William Scott, and Orlando Jones in Evolution (2001)
    Evolution
    • Sheriff Long
    • 2001
  • The White River Kid (1999)
    The White River Kid
    • Handsome Deputy
    • 1999
  • Michelle Pfeiffer and Bruce Willis in The Story of Us (1999)
    The Story of Us
    • Waiter
    • 1999
  • Harrison Ford and Anne Heche in Six Days Seven Nights (1998)
    Six Days Seven Nights
    • Mechanic
    • 1998
  • Sean Connery and Wesley Snipes in Rising Sun (1993)
    Rising Sun
    • Fred Hoffman
    • 1993
  • Michael J. Fox, Woody Harrelson, and Julie Warner in Doc Hollywood (1991)
    Doc Hollywood
    • Shooting Gallery Operator
    • 1991
  • Arnold Schwarzenegger, Robert Cave, Christian Cousins, Joseph Cousins, Ben Diskin, Miko Hughes, Sarah Rose Karr, Tom Kurlander, Ross Malinger, and Adam Wylie in Kindergarten Cop (1990)
    Kindergarten Cop
    • Firefighter
    • 1990
  • Bill Murray in Quick Change (1990)
    Quick Change
    • Policeman at Grocery
    • 1990
  • The Abyss (1989)
    The Abyss
    • Dr. Berg
    • 1989
  • Virginia Madsen and Treat Williams in Third Degree Burn (1989)
    Third Degree Burn
    • Dan Rourke
    • TV Movie
    • 1989
  • Gotham (1988)
    Gotham
    • Landlord
    • TV Movie
    • 1988
  • Tom Berenger and Sidney Poitier in Shoot to Kill (1988)
    Shoot to Kill
    • Lawyer
    • 1988

Camera and Electrical Department

  • Homegrown (1998)
    Homegrown
    • director of photography: additional photography
    • 1998
  • Andree Honore and Jillian Kesner in The Slumber Party Massacre (1982)
    The Slumber Party Massacre
    • cinematographer: prologue (uncredited)
    • 1982
  • Susan Backlinie in Jaws (1975)
    Jaws
    • camera operator
    • 1975
  • Bad Company (1972)
    Bad Company
    • camera operator
    • 1972
  • Marlon Brando in The Godfather (1972)
    The Godfather
    • camera operator
    • 1972
  • Jane Fonda and Donald Sutherland in Klute (1971)
    Klute
    • camera operator
    • 1971
  • Little Murders (1971)
    Little Murders
    • camera operator
    • 1971
  • Husbands (1970)
    Husbands
    • camera operator: New York (as Mike Chapman)
    • 1970
  • The People Next Door (1970)
    The People Next Door
    • camera operator (as Mike Chapman)
    • 1970
  • The Landlord (1970)
    The Landlord
    • camera operator
    • 1970
  • Loving (1970)
    Loving
    • camera operator
    • 1970
  • End of the Road (1970)
    End of the Road
    • camera operator
    • 1970
  • The Thanksgiving Visitor (1968)
    The Thanksgiving Visitor
    • camera assistant (as Mike Chapman)
    • TV Movie
    • 1968
  • Come Spy with Me (1967)
    Come Spy with Me
    • assistant camera
    • 1967
  • The Fat Spy (1966)
    The Fat Spy
    • assistant camera
    • 1966

Personal details

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  • Alternative names
    • M. Chapman
  • Born
    • November 21, 1935
    • New York City, New York, USA
  • Died
    • September 20, 2020
    • Los Angeles, California, USA(congestive heart failure)
  • Spouses
      Amy Holden Jones1980 - September 20, 2020 (his death, 2 children)
  • Other works
    Director of photography for Michael Jackson music video "Bad" (1987).
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Interview
    • 1 Article

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    Member of the American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) since 1995.
  • Quotes
    The thing that really touches me is acting. I believe cinematography is much closer to acting than most people realize. I used to think of actors as the people who never hit the mark, or were late, or angry. Later, I became more appreciative and empathetic.

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