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John Schwartzman

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65 years oldLos Angeles, California, USA

Biography

John Leonard Schwartzman, A.S.C. (born October 18, 1960) is an American cinematographer, best known for his work on Jurassic World, The Amazing Spider-Man, The Rock, and Seabiscuit, for which he received an Oscar nomination for Best Cinematography. Schwartzman was born on October 18, 1960, in Los Angeles, California. He is the son of producer Jack Schwartzman and the stepson of actress Talia Shire. He is the brother of Stephanie Schwartzman and half-brother to actors/musicians Jason Schwartzman and Robert Schwartzman. John graduated from the University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts in 1985. His father was Jewish, whereas his mother was Catholic. Schwartzman works as a cinematographer. He is best known for his collaborations with directors Michael Bay, John Lee Hancock, Colin Trevorrow, James Foley, and Paul Feig.

Personal Details

Born
October 18, 1960
Gender
Male
Place of Birth
Los Angeles, California, USA
Known For
Camera

Movies (45)

The Housemaid
7.2

The Housemaid

Director of Photography (Camera)

2025

Another Simple Favor
5.8

Another Simple Favor

Director of Photography (Camera)

2025

Jackpot!
6.4

Jackpot!

Director of Photography (Camera)

2024

Atlas
6.7

Atlas

Director of Photography (Camera)

2024

The School for Good and Evil
7.0

The School for Good and Evil

Director of Photography (Camera)

2022

Mr. Harrigan's Phone
6.4

Mr. Harrigan's Phone

Director of Photography (Camera)

2022

Jurassic World Dominion
6.6

Jurassic World Dominion

Director of Photography (Camera)

2022

The Little Things
6.3

The Little Things

Director of Photography (Camera)

2021

Last Christmas
7.2

Last Christmas

Director of Photography (Camera)

2019

The Highwaymen
6.8

The Highwaymen

Director of Photography (Camera)

2019

The Unicorn
4.6

The Unicorn

Director of Photography (Camera)

2019

A Simple Favor
6.6

A Simple Favor

Director of Photography (Camera)

2018

Fifty Shades Freed
6.7

Fifty Shades Freed

Director of Photography (Camera)

2018

The Book of Henry
7.5

The Book of Henry

Director of Photography (Camera)

2017

Fifty Shades Darker
6.5

Fifty Shades Darker

Director of Photography (Camera)

2017

The Founder
7.1

The Founder

Director of Photography (Camera)

2016

Jurassic World
6.7

Jurassic World

Director of Photography (Camera)

2015

Dracula Untold
6.5

Dracula Untold

Director of Photography (Camera)

2014

Saving Mr. Banks
7.3

Saving Mr. Banks

Director of Photography (Camera)

2013

The Amazing Spider-Man
6.7

The Amazing Spider-Man

Director of Photography (Camera)

2012

Red Dawn
5.7

Red Dawn

Additional Photography (Camera)

2012

The Green Hornet
5.6

The Green Hornet

Director of Photography (Camera)

2011

Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian
6.2

Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian

Director of Photography (Camera)

2009

The Bucket List
7.2

The Bucket List

Director of Photography (Camera)

2007

National Treasure: Book of Secrets
6.4

National Treasure: Book of Secrets

Director of Photography (Camera)

2007

Meet the Fockers
6.3

Meet the Fockers

Director of Photography (Camera)

2004

The Making of 'Seabiscuit'

The Making of 'Seabiscuit'

as Self

2004

Seabiscuit
7.1

Seabiscuit

Director of Photography (Camera)

2003

The Rookie
6.8

The Rookie

Director of Photography (Camera)

2002

Pearl Harbor
6.9

Pearl Harbor

Director of Photography (Camera)

2001

EDtv
6.0

EDtv

Director of Photography (Camera)

1999

Armageddon
6.8

Armageddon

Director of Photography (Camera)

1998

Conspiracy Theory
6.6

Conspiracy Theory

Director of Photography (Camera)

1997

The Rock
7.1

The Rock

Director of Photography (Camera)

1996

Mr. Wrong
4.0

Mr. Wrong

Director of Photography (Camera)

1996

A Pyromaniac's Love Story
5.1

A Pyromaniac's Love Story

Director of Photography (Camera)

1995

Airheads
6.2

Airheads

Director of Photography (Camera)

1994

Benny & Joon
7.0

Benny & Joon

Director of Photography (Camera)

1993

Industrial Symphony No. 1: The Dream of the Brokenhearted
5.9

Industrial Symphony No. 1: The Dream of the Brokenhearted

Director of Photography (Camera)

1990

Rockula
4.8

Rockula

Director of Photography (Camera)

1990

Red Surf
2.9

Red Surf

Director of Photography (Camera)

1989

Heathers
7.3

Heathers

Additional Camera (Camera)

1989

Waxwork
6.2

Waxwork

Second Unit Director of Photography (Camera)

1988

You Can't Hurry Love
4.3

You Can't Hurry Love

Director of Photography (Camera)

1988

Rad
6.4

Rad

Title Designer (Art)

1986

TV Shows (1)