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Russell Boyd

Camera
81 years oldMelbourne, Victoria, Australia

Biography

Russell Boyd ACS ASC (born 21 April 1944) is an Australian cinematographer. He rose to prominence with his highly praised work on Picnic at Hanging Rock, the first of several collaborations with director Peter Weir. He is also a member of the Australian Cinematographers Society and the American Society of Cinematographers. Boyd won an Oscar for Master and Commander: Far Side of the World. As a staple of Australian film production, he worked with Weir, Gillian Armstrong, and the Crocodile Dundee films. In American cinema, Shelton is most known for his comedy films, such as White Men Can't Jump, Dr. Doolittle, and Liar Liar.

Personal Details

Born
April 21, 1944
Gender
Male
Place of Birth
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Known For
Camera

Movies (48)

Love of an Icon: The Legend of Crocodile Dundee
8.0

Love of an Icon: The Legend of Crocodile Dundee

as Self

2025

The Defector
7.0

The Defector

Cinematography (Crew)

2017

Everything Begins and Ends
8.0

Everything Begins and Ends

as Self

2014

The Telegram Man
7.0

The Telegram Man

Creative Consultant (Crew)

2011

The Way Back
7.0

The Way Back

Director of Photography (Camera)

2010

Not Quite Hollywood
6.8

Not Quite Hollywood

as Self

2008

Ghost Rider
5.6

Ghost Rider

Director of Photography (Camera)

2007

Thrills and Nuclear Spills: The Making of 'The Chain Reaction'

Thrills and Nuclear Spills: The Making of 'The Chain Reaction'

as Self

2005

Stealth
5.5

Stealth

Location Manager (Production)

2005

Puttin’ on the Show: The Making of Starstruck

Puttin’ on the Show: The Making of Starstruck

2004

Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World
7.2

Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World

Director of Photography (Camera)

2003

Dirty Deeds
5.5

Dirty Deeds

Location Manager (Production)

2002

American Outlaws
6.0

American Outlaws

Director of Photography (Camera)

2001

Serenades
4.3

Serenades

Director of Photography (Camera)

2001

Company Man
5.0

Company Man

Director of Photography (Camera)

2000

Doctor Dolittle
5.7

Doctor Dolittle

Director of Photography (Camera)

1998

Liar Liar
6.7

Liar Liar

Director of Photography (Camera)

1997

Tin Cup
6.1

Tin Cup

Director of Photography (Camera)

1996

Operation Dumbo Drop
5.2

Operation Dumbo Drop

Director of Photography (Camera)

1995

Cobb
5.9

Cobb

Director of Photography (Camera)

1994

No Escape
6.3

No Escape

Production Assistant (Production)

1994

Forever Young
6.5

Forever Young

Director of Photography (Camera)

1992

White Men Can't Jump
6.6

White Men Can't Jump

Director of Photography (Camera)

1992

Turtle Beach
4.9

Turtle Beach

Director of Photography (Camera)

1992

Sweet Talker
4.8

Sweet Talker

Director of Photography (Camera)

1991

Almost an Angel
5.8

Almost an Angel

Cinematography (Crew)

1990

Blood Oath
5.4

Blood Oath

Cinematography (Crew)

1990

In Country
5.6

In Country

Director of Photography (Camera)

1989

The Rescue
5.3

The Rescue

Director of Photography (Camera)

1988

Crocodile Dundee II
5.9

Crocodile Dundee II

Director of Photography (Camera)

1988

High Tide
6.4

High Tide

Director of Photography (Camera)

1987

The Challenge
3.0

The Challenge

Director of Photography (Camera)

1986

Crocodile Dundee
6.4

Crocodile Dundee

Director of Photography (Camera)

1986

The Perfectionist

The Perfectionist

Director of Photography (Camera)

1985

Burke & Wills
4.5

Burke & Wills

Director of Photography (Camera)

1985

Mrs. Soffel
6.0

Mrs. Soffel

Director of Photography (Camera)

1984

A Soldier's Story
6.8

A Soldier's Story

Director of Photography (Camera)

1984

Stanley: Every Home Should Have One
6.0

Stanley: Every Home Should Have One

Director of Photography (Camera)

1984

Phar Lap
7.2

Phar Lap

Director of Photography (Camera)

1983

Tender Mercies
6.7

Tender Mercies

Director of Photography (Camera)

1983

The Year of Living Dangerously
6.7

The Year of Living Dangerously

Director of Photography (Camera)

1982

Starstruck
5.3

Starstruck

Director of Photography (Camera)

1982

Gallipoli
7.0

Gallipoli

Director of Photography (Camera)

1981

...Maybe This Time
3.6

...Maybe This Time

Director of Photography (Camera)

1981

The Chain Reaction
5.5

The Chain Reaction

Director of Photography (Camera)

1980

Dawn!
9.5

Dawn!

Director of Photography (Camera)

1979

The Night Nurse
7.0

The Night Nurse

Director of Photography (Camera)

1978

Gone to Ground

Gone to Ground

Cinematography (Crew)

1978

TV Shows (2)