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James Mathers

Bio: James (Jim) Mathers (born May 5, 1955 in Los Angeles, California) is a former child actor, who developed a career as a cinematographer and director of photography. He is the younger brother of former child television star Jerry Mathers of Leave It to Beaver fame
Born: Thu, May 05 1955
James Mathers is 69 years old
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Poster of The Windigo
The Windigo
James Mathers was 68 in The Windigo as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 12 2024
Poster of The Patent Scam
The Patent Scam
James Mathers was 62 in The Patent Scam as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 15 2017
Poster of 1000 to 1
1000 to 1
James Mathers was 58 in 1000 to 1 as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 04 2014
Poster of Brake
Brake
James Mathers was 56 in Brake as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 22 2012
Poster of The Smell of Success
The Smell of Success
James Mathers was 56 in The Smell of Success as 'Second Unit Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 19 2011
Poster of Who Is Harry Nilsson (And Why Is Everybody Talkin' About Him?)
Who Is Harry Nilsson (And Why Is Everybody Talkin' About Him?)
James Mathers was 55 in Who Is Harry Nilsson (And Why Is Everybody Talkin' About Him?) as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 26 2010
Poster of The Television Revolution Begins: "All in the Family" Is On the Air
The Television Revolution Begins: "All in the Family" Is On the Air
James Mathers was 54 in The Television Revolution Begins: "All in the Family" Is On the Air as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 09 2009
Poster of Those Were the Days: The Birth of "All in the Family"
Those Were the Days: The Birth of "All in the Family"
James Mathers was 54 in Those Were the Days: The Birth of "All in the Family" as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 09 2009
Poster of How Bruce Lee Changed the World
How Bruce Lee Changed the World
James Mathers was 54 in How Bruce Lee Changed the World as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 17 2009
Poster of Fatal Secrets
Fatal Secrets
James Mathers was 53 in Fatal Secrets as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 03 2009
Poster of American Crude
American Crude
James Mathers was 53 in American Crude as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 03 2008
Poster of For the Bible Tells Me So
For the Bible Tells Me So
James Mathers was 52 in For the Bible Tells Me So as 'Camera Operator'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 05 2007
Poster of The U.S. vs. John Lennon
The U.S. vs. John Lennon
James Mathers was 51 in The U.S. vs. John Lennon as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 15 2006
Poster of Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile
Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile
James Mathers was 49 in Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 05 2004
Poster of Ghost Dog: A Detective Tail
Ghost Dog: A Detective Tail
James Mathers was 47 in Ghost Dog: A Detective Tail as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 10 2003
Poster of Trapped: Buried Alive
Trapped: Buried Alive
James Mathers was 46 in Trapped: Buried Alive as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 01 2002
Poster of XCU: Extreme Close Up
XCU: Extreme Close Up
James Mathers was 46 in XCU: Extreme Close Up as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 28 2001
Poster of North Hollywood
North Hollywood
James Mathers was 45 in North Hollywood as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 2001
Poster of St. Patrick: The Irish Legend
St. Patrick: The Irish Legend
James Mathers was 44 in St. Patrick: The Irish Legend as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 12 2000
Poster of BeetleBorgs Metallix: The Movie
BeetleBorgs Metallix: The Movie
James Mathers was 42 in BeetleBorgs Metallix: The Movie as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 21 1997
Poster of Hey, Hey, It's the Monkees
Hey, Hey, It's the Monkees
James Mathers was 41 in Hey, Hey, It's the Monkees as 'Cinematography'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 17 1997
Poster of Honor Thy Father and Mother: The True Story of the Menendez Murders
Honor Thy Father and Mother: The True Story of the Menendez Murders
James Mathers was 38 in Honor Thy Father and Mother: The True Story of the Menendez Murders as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 18 1994
Poster of The Other Man
The Other Man
James Mathers was 38 in The Other Man as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 16 1994
Poster of Snapdragon
Snapdragon
James Mathers was 38 in Snapdragon as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 01 1993
Poster of Night Eyes 3
Night Eyes 3
James Mathers was 38 in Night Eyes 3 as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 01 1993
Poster of Hidden Obsession
Hidden Obsession
James Mathers was 38 in Hidden Obsession as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 28 1993
Poster of L.A. Goddess
L.A. Goddess
James Mathers was 38 in L.A. Goddess as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 12 1993
Poster of Wild Cactus
Wild Cactus
James Mathers was 37 in Wild Cactus as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 14 1993
Poster of Play Nice
Play Nice
James Mathers was 37 in Play Nice as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 11 1992
Poster of House IV
House IV
James Mathers was 36 in House IV as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 21 1992
Poster of Silent Night, Deadly Night 5: The Toy Maker
Silent Night, Deadly Night 5: The Toy Maker
James Mathers was 36 in Silent Night, Deadly Night 5: The Toy Maker as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 06 1991
Poster of The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe
The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe
James Mathers was 36 in The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 27 1991
Poster of Rock 'n' Roll High School Forever
Rock 'n' Roll High School Forever
James Mathers was 36 in Rock 'n' Roll High School Forever as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 23 1991
Poster of Last Call
Last Call
James Mathers was 35 in Last Call as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 06 1991
Poster of Legal Tender
Legal Tender
James Mathers was 35 in Legal Tender as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 01 1991
Poster of The Terror Within II
The Terror Within II
James Mathers was 35 in The Terror Within II as 'Additional Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 18 1991
Poster of Syngenor
Syngenor
James Mathers was 35 in Syngenor as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 03 1990
Poster of Night Eyes
Night Eyes
James Mathers was 35 in Night Eyes as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 31 1990
Poster of Down the Drain
Down the Drain
James Mathers was 34 in Down the Drain as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 25 1990
Poster of The Forgotten One
The Forgotten One
James Mathers was 34 in The Forgotten One as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 27 1989
Poster of Zadar! Cow from Hell
Zadar! Cow from Hell
James Mathers was 33 in Zadar! Cow from Hell as 'Cinematography'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 24 1989
Poster of Memorial Valley Massacre
Memorial Valley Massacre
James Mathers was 33 in Memorial Valley Massacre as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 09 1988
Poster of Take Two
Take Two
James Mathers was 33 in Take Two as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 18 1988
Poster of Outlaw Force
Outlaw Force
James Mathers was 32 in Outlaw Force as 'Cinematography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1988

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Poster of Big Bad BeetleBorgs
Big Bad BeetleBorgs
James Mathers was 41+ in Big Bad BeetleBorgs as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 07 1996