John Bailey (cinematographer)
John Bailey | |
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President of theAcademy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | |
In office August 8, 2017 – August 7, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Cheryl Boone Isaacs |
Succeeded by | David Rubin |
Personal details | |
Born | John Ira Bailey August 10, 1942 Moberly, Missouri,U.S. |
Died | November 10, 2023 Los Angeles, California,U.S. | (aged 81)
Spouse | |
Alma mater | Loyola University (Loyola Marymount University) USC School of Cinematic Arts |
Occupation | Cinematographer, film director |
John Ira BaileyASC(August 10, 1942 – November 10, 2023) was an American cinematographer and film director known for his collaborations with directorsPaul Schrader,Lawrence Kasdan,Michael Apted,andKen Kwapis.In August 2017, Bailey was elected president of theAcademy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.[1]He was succeeded by casting directorDavid Rubinin August 2019.[2]
Early life
[edit]John Ira Bailey was born August 10, 1942, inMoberly, Missouri,and raised inNorwalk, California.[3][4]He attendedPius X High SchoolinDowney, California,[4]and briefly studied chemistry atSanta Clara Universitybefore transferring toLoyola University,Los Angeles,[3]where he graduated with a bachelor's degree in 1964.[5]He earned a graduate degree from theUniversity of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts (SCA)in 1968.[6]
Career
[edit]Bailey spent 11 years apprenticing as a crew member with cinematographers such asVilmos ZsigmondandNéstor Almendros,working onTwo-Lane Blacktop,The Late Show,3 Women,Winter Kills,andDays of Heaven.He earned his first credit as director of photography forBoulevard Nights,followed byOrdinary PeopleandAmerican Gigolo.[citation needed]
In 1985, Bailey shared theCannes Film FestivalBest Artistic Contribution Award withEiko IshiokaandPhilip GlassforMishima: A Life in Four Chapters.He was nominated for theIndependent Spirit Awardfor Best Cinematography forTough Guys Don't Danceand theCamerimageGolden Frog Award for Best Cinematography forForever Mine.He was a member of theAmerican Society of Cinematographersand member of the jury at theVenice Film Festivalin 1987.[7]He worked on numerous comedy films such asGroundhog Day,As Good as It Gets,andThe Producers.He was a veteran documentary cameraman.
Bailey's credits as a director includeThe Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe,China Moon,Mariette in Ecstasy,andVia Dolorosa.
Personal life and death
[edit]Bailey was married to film editorCarol Littletonfrom 1972. They resided in Los Angeles.[3]He died in his sleep on November 10, 2023, at the age of 81.[8]
Filmography
[edit]This sectionneeds additional citations forverification.(November 2023) |
Cinematographer
[edit]Film
TV movies
Year | Title | Director |
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1978 | Battered | Peter Werner |
1980 | City in Fear | Jud Taylor |
1989 | Time Flies When You're Alive | Roger Spottiswoode |
1996 | Passion | James Lapine |
1998 | Always Outnumbered | Michael Apted |
Documentary features
Year | Title | Director | Notes |
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1987 | Swimming to Cambodia | Jonathan Demme | Concert film |
1991 | A Brief History of Time | Errol Morris | WithStefan Czapsky |
2000 | Michael Jordan to the Max | Don Kempf James D. Stern |
Director
[edit]- The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe(1991)
- China Moon(1994)
- Mariette in Ecstasy(1996)
- Via Dolorosa(2000) (stage play)
- NSync: Bigger Than Live(2001) (short film)
Awards and nominations
[edit]Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
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1985 | Cannes Film Festival | Best Artistic Contribution | Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters | Won | [9] |
1988 | Independent Spirit Award | Best Cinematography | Tough Guys Don't Dance | Nominated | |
1994 | CableACE Award | Television Special | The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe |
Won | |
Directing in a Comedy Special | Nominated | ||||
1999 | Camerimage | Golden Frog Award | Forever Mine | Nominated | |
2001 | Society of Operating Cameramen | President's Award | — | Won | |
2015 | American Society of Cinematographers | Lifetime Achievement Award | — | Won | |
2018 | Society of Operating Cameramen | Governor's Award | — | Won | |
2019 | Camerimage | Lifetime Achievement Award | — | Won | [3] |
References
[edit]- ^Tapley, Kristopher (August 8, 2017)."John Bailey Elected President of the Motion Picture Academy".Variety.RetrievedAugust 9,2017.
- ^Rottenberg, Josh (August 6, 2019)."David Rubin elected president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences".Los Angeles Times.RetrievedAugust 8,2019.
- ^abcd"John Bailey with Camerimage Lifetime Achievement Award!".Camerimage.August 22, 2019.RetrievedApril 7,2020.
- ^abWilliams, David E. (March 31, 2020)."John Bailey, ASC: Inside the Outsider".American Cinematographer.American Society of Cinematographers.RetrievedApril 7,2020.
- ^Featured Alumni, Loyola Marymount University
- ^Notable Alumni, USC School of Cinematic ArtsArchivedAugust 26, 2009, at theWayback Machine
- ^"John Bailey".IMDb.
- ^Barnes, Mike (November 10, 2023)."John Bailey, 'Ordinary People' Cinematographer and Former Film Academy President, Dies at 81".The Hollywood Reporter.RetrievedNovember 10,2023.
- ^"John Bailey - Awards - IMDB".Internet Movie Database.March 14, 2020.RetrievedMarch 10,2019.