Oliver Stapleton
Biography
Oliver David Whiteside Stapleton (born 12 April 1948), BSC is an English cinematographer. He graduated from the University of Cape Town in 1970 with a degree in psychology and from the National Film and Television School (NFTS) UK while working in South Africa (from 1966 to 1974) and England. One of his first efforts was the student film Shadowplay, a film about South African immigrants trying to adjust to life in London, which he wrote, directed, and edited. He progressed to filming music videos and commercials. He worked with many famous bands in the early-to-mid 80s, including a-ha, David Bowie, The Rolling Stones, Eddy Grant and The Human League.
Personal Details
Movies (50)
The Rise of the Comic Strip
as Self
2023
The People We Hate at the Wedding
Director of Photography (Camera)
2022
Completely Bad News
as Himself
2019
Seduction. Betrayal. Murder: The Making of The Grifters
2018
The Comedian
Director of Photography (Camera)
2016
Interview with Oliver Stapleton
2015
Hot Pursuit
Director of Photography (Camera)
2015
Unfinished Business
Director of Photography (Camera)
2015
The Best of Me
Director of Photography (Camera)
2014
The Guilt Trip
Director of Photography (Camera)
2012
Will
Director of Photography (Camera)
2011
Don't Be Afraid of the Dark
Director of Photography (Camera)
2010
Unthinkable
Director of Photography (Camera)
2010
The Proposal
Director of Photography (Camera)
2009
How to Lose Friends & Alienate People
Director of Photography (Camera)
2008
The Water Horse
Director of Photography (Camera)
2007
The Hoax
Director of Photography (Camera)
2006
Casanova
Director of Photography (Camera)
2005
An Unfinished Life
Director of Photography (Camera)
2005
Cheeky
Director of Photography (Camera)
2003
Ned Kelly
Director of Photography (Camera)
2003
Buffalo Soldiers
Director of Photography (Camera)
2002
The Shipping News
Director of Photography (Camera)
2001
Birthday Girl
Director of Photography (Camera)
2001
Pay It Forward
Director of Photography (Camera)
2000
State and Main
Director of Photography (Camera)
2000
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Journey of Radiance
Director of Photography (Camera)
2000
The Cider House Rules
Director of Photography (Camera)
1999
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Director of Photography (Camera)
1999
The Hi-Lo Country
Director of Photography (Camera)
1998
The Object of My Affection
Director of Photography (Camera)
1998
The Designated Mourner
Director of Photography (Camera)
1997
Jazz '34
Director of Photography (Camera)
1997
One Fine Day
Director of Photography (Camera)
1996
The Van
Director of Photography (Camera)
1996
Kansas City
Director of Photography (Camera)
1996
Restoration
Director of Photography (Camera)
1995
Look Who's Talking Now!
Director of Photography (Camera)
1993
The Snapper
Director of Photography (Camera)
1993
Hero
Director of Photography (Camera)
1992
Let Him Have It
Director of Photography (Camera)
1991
The Grifters
Director of Photography (Camera)
1990
She-Devil
Director of Photography (Camera)
1989
Cookie
Director of Photography (Camera)
1989
Danny the Champion of the World
Director of Photography (Camera)
1989
Earth Girls Are Easy
Director of Photography (Camera)
1988
Mr Jolly Lives Next Door
Director of Photography (Camera)
1988
Sammy and Rosie Get Laid
Director of Photography (Camera)
1987
Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll
Director of Photography (Camera)
1987
Aria
Director of Photography (Camera)
1987