John McPherson

John McPherson

CountryUnited States United States
Gender
BirthdayDec 30, 1941
Death2007-12-21
BiographyJohn Alan McPherson (December 30, 1941 - December 21, 2007) was an American cinematographer, film director, and screenwriter.

He was born on December 30, 1941, in Los Angeles.

He began working in films and television as a gaffer in the mid-1960s. He worked as director of photography for television series as Kojak (1977), The Incredible Hulk (1978), Darkroom (1981), Voyagers! (1982), St. Elsewhere, Baywatch (1989) and Amazing Stories (1985) for which he won an Emmy Award. He also photographed the telefilms The Archer: Fugitive from the Empire (1981), Senior Trip (1981), Eleanor, First Lady of the World (1982), V (1983), Hot Pursuit (1984), A Reason to Live (1985), Acceptable Risk (1986) and Alien Nation (1989); and he was the cinematographer for Just One of the Guys (1985), Jaws: The Revenge (1987), Batteries Not Included (1987), Short Circuit 2 (1988), Fletch Lives (1989), Career Opportunities (1991) and Bingo (1991).

He directed the tele-films Strays (1991), Dirty Work (1992), Fade to Black (1993), Incident at Deception Ridge (1994) and Simon & Simon: In Trouble Again (1995); and episodes of the series Swamp Thing, Strange Luck (1995), JAG (1995), Sliders (1995), Babylon 5, Nash Bridges (1996), Beverly Hills, 90210 and Seven Days (1998).

He won an Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography for a Series for "The Mission" on Amazing Stories.

He died at his home in Westlake Village, California on 21 December 2007 aged 65.

Biography from the Wikipedia article John McPherson (cinematographer). Licensed under CC-BY-SA. Full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Part of Crew

Recently Updated Shows

Recently updated shows that might be of your interest.
The Last of Us
Running

The Last of Us

After a global pandemic destroys civilization, a hardened survivor takes charge of a 14-year-old girl who may be humanity's last hope.

MobLand
Running

MobLand

With the most powerful clients in Europe, MobLand will see family fortunes and reputations at risk, odd alliances unfold, and betrayal around every corner; and while the family might be London's most elite fixers today, the nature of their business means there is no guarantee what's in store tomorrow.

MobLand follows two generations of gangsters, the businesses they run, the complex relationships they weave and the man they call upon to fix their problem.

GenreDrama, Crime
The White Lotus
Running

The White Lotus

A social satire set at an exclusive tropical resort, The White Lotus follows the exploits of various guests and employees over the span of a week.

Daredevil: Born Again
Running

Daredevil: Born Again

Matt Murdock finds himself on a collision course with Wilson Fisk when their past identities begin to emerge.

 

The Studio
Running

The Studio

As movies struggle to stay alive and relevant, Matt and his core team of infighting executives battle their own insecurities as they wrangle narcissistic artists and craven corporate overlords in the ever-elusive pursuit of making great films. With their power suits masking their never-ending sense of panic, every party, set visit, casting decision, marketing meeting, and award show presents them with an opportunity for glittering success or career-ending catastrophe. As someone who eats, sleeps, and breathes movies, it's the job Matt's been pursuing his whole life, and it may very well destroy him.

GenreComedy