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Dean Cundey

Camera
79 years oldAlhambra, California, USA

Biography

Dean Raymond Cundey (born March 12, 1946) is an American cinematographer and film director. He is known for his collaborations with John Carpenter, Steven Spielberg, Robert Zemeckis, as well as his extensive work in the horror genre, in addition to numerous family and comedy films. He was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Cinematography for his work on Who Framed Roger Rabbit and has been nominated for numerous BAFTAs and BSC Awards.

Personal Details

Born
March 12, 1946
Gender
Male
Place of Birth
Alhambra, California, USA
Known For
Camera

Movies (47)

Why Dinosaurs?

Why Dinosaurs?

as Self

2025

Untold Stories of Back to the Future

Untold Stories of Back to the Future

as Self

2025

At Last
4.0

At Last

Cinematography (Crew)

2020

Clapboard Jungle: Surviving the Independent Film Business
3.0

Clapboard Jungle: Surviving the Independent Film Business

as Self

2020

Anastasia: Once Upon a Time
6.0

Anastasia: Once Upon a Time

Director of Photography (Camera)

2020

Class of '79: 40 Years of Rock 'N' Roll High School

Class of '79: 40 Years of Rock 'N' Roll High School

2019

1982: Hollywood Summer
6.0

1982: Hollywood Summer

as Self

2019

Purgatory: Entering John Carpenter's 'Escape From New York'
2.0

Purgatory: Entering John Carpenter's 'Escape From New York'

as Self

2018

Retribution: Uncovering John Carpenter's 'The Fog'
8.0

Retribution: Uncovering John Carpenter's 'The Fog'

as Self

2018

Dreams and Memories of Where the Red Fern Grows

Dreams and Memories of Where the Red Fern Grows

as Self

2018

Home Again
6.1

Home Again

Director of Photography (Camera)

2017

Slamma Jamma
6.1

Slamma Jamma

Director of Photography (Camera)

2017

Stripped
4.6

Stripped

Director of Photography (Camera)

2016

Tides and Nightmares

Tides and Nightmares

as Himself

2016

Diablo
4.9

Diablo

Director of Photography (Camera)

2016

Doc Brown Saves the World
6.3

Doc Brown Saves the World

Director of Photography (Camera)

2015

Back in Time
6.5

Back in Time

as Self

2015

The Girl in the Photographs
4.9

The Girl in the Photographs

Director of Photography (Camera)

2015

Freedom
5.5

Freedom

Director of Photography (Camera)

2014

Sophia Grace & Rosie's Royal Adventure
7.1

Sophia Grace & Rosie's Royal Adventure

Director of Photography (Camera)

2014

Walking with the Enemy
6.3

Walking with the Enemy

Director of Photography (Camera)

2014

Crazy Kind of Love
5.4

Crazy Kind of Love

Director of Photography (Camera)

2013

The Nightmare Isn't Over! The Making of Halloween II
7.0

The Nightmare Isn't Over! The Making of Halloween II

as Self

2012

Stand Alone: The Making of Halloween III: Season of the Witch
7.5

Stand Alone: The Making of Halloween III: Season of the Witch

as Self

2012

Jack and Jill
4.4

Jack and Jill

Director of Photography (Camera)

2011

Return to Jurassic Park
6.6

Return to Jurassic Park

as Self

2011

Tales from the Future
6.7

Tales from the Future

as Self

2010

Halloween: The Inside Story
7.3

Halloween: The Inside Story

as Self

2010

Scooby-Doo! Curse of the Lake Monster
6.2

Scooby-Doo! Curse of the Lake Monster

Director of Photography (Camera)

2010

The Spy Next Door
5.9

The Spy Next Door

Director of Photography (Camera)

2010

Waking Sleeping Beauty
7.2

Waking Sleeping Beauty

as Self (archive footage)

2009

Amazing Racer
6.0

Amazing Racer

Director of Photography (Camera)

2009

Looking Back to the Future
7.3

Looking Back to the Future

as Self

2009

Camp Rock
6.4

Camp Rock

Director of Photography (Camera)

2008

Whisper
6.3

Whisper

Director of Photography (Camera)

2007

The Holiday
7.1

The Holiday

Director of Photography (Camera)

2006

Halloween: 25 Years of Terror
6.8

Halloween: 25 Years of Terror

as Self

2006

Cinematographer Style
6.8

Cinematographer Style

as Self

2006

Garfield
5.7

Garfield

Director of Photography (Camera)

2004

Return to 'Escape from New York'

Return to 'Escape from New York'

as Himself

2003

Looney Tunes: Back in Action
6.4

Looney Tunes: Back in Action

Director of Photography (Camera)

2003

Halloween: A Cut Above the Rest
8.0

Halloween: A Cut Above the Rest

as Self

2003

Tales from the Mist: Inside 'The Fog'
5.8

Tales from the Mist: Inside 'The Fog'

as Self

2002

What Women Want
6.4

What Women Want

Director of Photography (Camera)

2000

Halloween: Unmasked
5.6

Halloween: Unmasked

as Self

1999

The Thing: Terror Takes Shape
7.4

The Thing: Terror Takes Shape

as Self

1998

The Parent Trap
7.2

The Parent Trap

Director of Photography (Camera)

1998

TV Shows (3)