Michael Chapman

Michael Chapman

cinematographer, actor, camera and electrical department

Michael Chapman was born on Nov 21, 1935 in USA. Michael Chapman's big-screen debut came with Who Killed Teddy Bear directed by Joseph Cates in 1965. Michael Chapman is known for Bridge to Terabithia directed by Gabor Csupo, Josh Hutcherson stars as Jess Aarons and AnnaSophia Robb as Leslie Burke. Michael Chapman has got 5 awards and 7 nominations so far. The most recent award Michael Chapman achieved is Camerimage. The upcoming new movie Michael Chapman plays is Bridge to Terabithia which will be released on Feb 16, 2007.

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).

Birthday
Nov 21, 1935
Place of Birth
New York City, New York, USA

Known For

Bridge to Terabithia

Bridge to Terabithia

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19967.7

Michael Jackson: Video Greatest Hits - HIStory

Michael Jackson: Video Greatest Hits - HIStory

19958.6

19897.5

Invasion of the Body Snatchers

Invasion of the Body Snatchers

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19758.1

The Last Detail

The Last Detail

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19707.1

Awards

5 wins & 7 nominations

Camerimage

2016

Winner - Lifetime Achievement Award

Ojai Film Festival

2010

Winner - Lifetime Achievement Award

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Movies & TV Shows

2007
Bridge to Terabithia
Bridge to Terabithia
cinematographer
7.2
2006
Hoot
Hoot
cinematographer
5.5
2004
Suspect Zero
Suspect Zero
actor, cinematographer
as Prosecutor #1
5.8
2004
Eulogy
Eulogy
actor, cinematographer
as Adult Film Cameraman
6.5
2004
House of D
House of D
actor, cinematographer
as Doorman
6.8
2001
Evolution
Evolution
actor, cinematographer
as Sheriff Long
6.1
2000
The Watcher
The Watcher
cinematographer
5.3
1999
The White River Kid
The White River Kid
actor, cinematographer
as Handsome Deputy
4.7
1999
The Story of Us
The Story of Us
actor, cinematographer
as Waiter
6.0
1998
Six Days Seven Nights
Six Days Seven Nights
actor, cinematographer
as Mechanic
5.9
1998
Homegrown
Homegrown
camera and electrical department
5.7
1996
Space Jam
Space Jam
cinematographer
6.5
1996
Primal Fear
Primal Fear
cinematographer
7.7
1995
Michael Jackson: Video Greatest Hits - HIStory
Michael Jackson: Video Greatest Hits - HIStory
cinematographer
8.6
1993
Rising Sun
Rising Sun
actor, cinematographer
as Fred Hoffman
6.2
1993
The Fugitive
The Fugitive
cinematographer
7.8
1992
Whispers in the Dark
Whispers in the Dark
cinematographer
5.6
1991
Doc Hollywood
Doc Hollywood
actor, cinematographer
as Shooting Gallery Operator
6.3
1990
Kindergarten Cop
Kindergarten Cop
actor, cinematographer
as Firefighter
6.2
1990
Quick Change
Quick Change
actor, cinematographer
as Policeman at Grocery
6.8
1989
The Abyss
The Abyss
actor
as Dr. Berg
7.5
1989
Third Degree Burn
Third Degree Burn
actor
as Dan Rourke
5.6
1989
Ghostbusters II
Ghostbusters II
cinematographer
6.6
1988
Gotham
Gotham
actor, cinematographer
as Landlord
6.2
1988
Shoot to Kill
Shoot to Kill
cinematographer, actor
as Lawyer
6.8
1988
Scrooged
Scrooged
cinematographer
6.9
1987
The Lost Boys
The Lost Boys
cinematographer
7.2
1983
The Man with Two Brains
The Man with Two Brains
cinematographer
6.4
1982
The Slumber Party Massacre
The Slumber Party Massacre
camera and electrical department
5.6
1982
Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid
Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid
cinematographer
6.8
1982
Personal Best
Personal Best
cinematographer
6.3
1981
The Howling
The Howling
actor
as Man at End of Bar (uncredited)
6.5
1980
Raging Bull
Raging Bull
cinematographer
8.2
1980
Steve Martin: Comedy Is Not Pretty
Steve Martin: Comedy Is Not Pretty
cinematographer
7.4
1979
Hardcore
Hardcore
actor, cinematographer
as Man on Couch at 'Les Girls' (uncredited)
7.0
1979
The Wanderers
The Wanderers
cinematographer
7.3
1978
Invasion of the Body Snatchers
Invasion of the Body Snatchers
actor, cinematographer
as Health Dept. Floor Cleaner (uncredited)
7.4
1978
Shoot the Sun Down
Shoot the Sun Down
cinematographer
4.6
1978
The Last Waltz
The Last Waltz
cinematographer
8.1
1978
Fingers
Fingers
cinematographer
6.8
1976
The Next Man
The Next Man
cinematographer
4.9
1976
Taxi Driver
Taxi Driver
cinematographer
8.2
1975
Jaws
Jaws
camera and electrical department
8.1
1975
Death Be Not Proud
Death Be Not Proud
cinematographer
7.9
1974
The White Dawn
The White Dawn
cinematographer
7.1
1973
The Last Detail
The Last Detail
actor, cinematographer
as Taxi Driver
7.5
1972
Bad Company
Bad Company
camera and electrical department
7.0
1972
The Godfather
The Godfather
camera and electrical department
9.2
1971
Klute
Klute
camera and electrical department
7.1
1971
Little Murders
Little Murders
camera and electrical department
6.9
1970
Husbands
Husbands
camera and electrical department
7.1
1970
The People Next Door
The People Next Door
camera and electrical department
6.2
1970
The Landlord
The Landlord
camera and electrical department
6.9
1970
Loving
Loving
camera and electrical department
6.1
1970
End of the Road
End of the Road
camera and electrical department
6.4
1966
The Fat Spy
The Fat Spy
camera and electrical department
2.6
1965
Who Killed Teddy Bear
Who Killed Teddy Bear
camera and electrical department
6.6