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Jordan Cronenweth

Cinematographer / Camera Operator | * 02/20/1935 († 61, 11/29/1996) | Los Angeles, California (United States of America (USA))
Jordan Scott Cronenweth, ASC (February 20, 1935 – November 29, 1996) was an American cinematographer based in Los Angeles, California. Considered to be one of the greatest and most influential cinematographers of all time, he is best remembered for his BAFTA Award-winning work on the groundbreaking science fiction film Blade Runner, which is credited as codifying the cyberpunk aesthetic. A contemporary of Conrad Hall, his style consisted of heavily textured, film noir-inspired photography, seen in numerous classic films, including Zandy's Bride, Gable and Lombard, Altered States, and Peggy Sue Got Married. In 1987, he was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Cinematography and he received an ASC Award for Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Theatrical Releases for his work on Peggy Sue ..."> ()
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Jordan Cronenweth was born on February 20, 1935 in Los Angeles, California, USA as Jordan Scott Cronenweth. He is known for his work on Blade Runner (1982), Peggy Sue Got Married (1986) and Altered States (1980). He was married to Carolyn June Ervin. He died on November 29, 1996 in Los Angeles.

Most frequent genres for this person: Drama | Thriller | Crime

Known for these Movies & Shows

In the smog-choked dystopian Los Angeles of 2019, blade runner Rick Deckard is called out of retirement to terminate a quartet of replicants who have escaped to Earth seeking their creator for a way t ...

Blade Runner

FSK: 16+ years

1982 | 4.0/5 | 1h 57min
Science Fiction, Drama, Thriller
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A research scientist explores the boundaries and frontiers of consciousness. Using sensory deprivation and hallucinogenic mixtures from native American shamans, he explores these altered states of con ...

Altered States

FSK: 16+ years

1980 | 3.4/5 | 1h 42min
Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller
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Peggy Sue faints at a high school reunion. When she wakes up she finds herself in her own past, just before she finished school. ...

Peggy Sue Got Married

FSK: 12+ years

1986 | 3.1/5 | 1h 43min
Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
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Hell's Kitchen, New York. Terry Noonan returns home after a ten-year absence. He soon reconnects with Jackie, a childhood friend and member of the Irish mob, and rekindles his love affair with Jackie' ...

State of Grace

FSK: 18+ years

1990 | 3.5/5 | 2h 14min
Drama, Crime, Thriller
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Awards & Nominations for Jordan Cronenweth

BAFTA Award for Best Cinematography American Society of Cinematographers Academy Award for Best Cinematography
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Movies with Jordan Cronenweth as Actor(1)

as Self (archive footage)2003 Wreckage and Rage: Making 'Alien³'

Movies with Jordan Cronenweth as Crew(30)

Camera/Director of Photography1992 Final Analysis
Camera/Director of Photography1991 Paul McCartney's Get Back
Camera/Director of Photography1990 State of Grace
Camera/Director of Photography1988 U2: Rattle and Hum
Camera/Director of Photography1987 Gardens of Stone
Camera/Director of Photography1986 Just Between Friends
Camera/Director of Photography1986 Peggy Sue Got Married
Camera/Director of Photography1984 Stop Making Sense
Camera/Director of Photography1982 Blade Runner
Camera/Director of Photography1982 Best Friends
Camera/Director of Photography1981 Cutter's Way
Camera/Director of Photography1980 Altered States
Camera/Director of Photography1979 Transplant
Camera/Director of Photography1978 And I Alone Survived
Crew/Cinematography1978 One in a Million: The Ron LeFlore Story
Crew/Cinematography1977 Citizens Band
Camera/Director of Photography1977 Rolling Thunder
Camera/Director of Photography1976 Gable and Lombard
Camera/Director of Photography1975 The Nickel Ride
Camera/Director of Photography1974 Zandy's Bride
Camera/Director of Photography1974 The Front Page
Camera/Director of Photography1973 Birds of Prey
Camera/Director of Photography1972 Play It as It Lays
Camera/Director of Photography1972 Cry for Me, Billy
Camera/Director of Photography1971 The Touch of Satan
Camera/Director of Photography1970 Brewster McCloud
Camera/Second Unit Director of Photography1970 The Liberation of L.B. Jones
Camera/Director of Photography1969 Trilogy
Camera/Camera Operator1967 Cool Hand Luke
Camera/Director of Photography1966 A Christmas Memory

Born: Wednesday, 02/20 1935 (February) in Los Angeles, California (United States of America (USA))
Died: Friday, 11/29 1996 (November) in Los Angeles (aged: 61)
Zodiac sign: Pisces (Chinese zodiac sign: Pig)
Languages: English (EN)
Educated at: North Hollywood High School
Children: Jeff Cronenweth
Jordan Cronenweth frequently works together with these people:
Frank Perry (6x, Crew)
William A. Graham (5x, Crew)
Phil Joanou (5x, Crew)
Jonathan Demme (4x, Crew)
Truman Capote (4x, Crew)
Thomas L. Roysden (4x, Crew)
Harry Dean Stanton (3x, Actor)
Mike Fenton (3x, Crew)
Conrad L. Hall (3x, Crew)
Jim Benson (3x, Crew)
David Byrne (3x, Actor)
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WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:126830, Added: 06/28/2018, Last updated: 04/13/2024