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Roger Deakins

1949-05-24

The Biography

Roger Alexander Deakins, CBE, ASC, BSC (born May 24, 1949) is an English cinematographer. Often cited as one of the greatest and most influential cinematographers of all time, he is known for his work on the films of the Coen brothers, Sam Mendes, and Denis Villeneuve. He is the recipient of five BAFTA Awards for Best Cinematography, and two Academy Awards for Best Cinematography from sixteen nominations. His best-known works include The Shawshank Redemption (1994), Fargo (1996), O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000), A Beautiful Mind (2001), Skyfall (2012), Sicario (2015), Blade Runner 2049 (2017), and 1917 (2019), the last two of which earned him Academy Awards.

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Cinematographer Style

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Film Noir: Bringing Darkness to Light

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Who Needs Sleep?

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The Coen Brothers

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A Cinematic Life: The Art and Influence of Conrad Hall

5.5 average rating
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The Maltese Falcon: One Magnificent Bird

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In Search of 'Kundun' with Martin Scorsese

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The Rules of Film Noir

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