Portrait of John Bailey

John Bailey

Bio: John Ira Bailey was an American cinematographer and film director best known for his collaborations with directors Paul Schrader, Lawrence Kasdan, Michael Apted, and Ken Kwapis. In August 2017, Bailey was elected President of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for a four-year term
Born: Mon, Aug 10 1942
Birthplace: Moberly, Missouri, USA

Death: Fri, Nov 10 2023
John Bailey is 81 years old
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Poster of Ten Tricks
Ten Tricks
John Bailey was 80 in Ten Tricks as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 27 2022
Poster of Phil
Phil
John Bailey was 76 in Phil as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 05 2019
Poster of An Actor Prepares
An Actor Prepares
John Bailey was 76 in An Actor Prepares as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 31 2018
Poster of How to Be a Latin Lover
How to Be a Latin Lover
John Bailey was 74 in How to Be a Latin Lover as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 06 2017
Poster of Burn Your Maps
Burn Your Maps
John Bailey was 74 in Burn Your Maps as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 07 2016
Poster of A Walk in the Woods
A Walk in the Woods
John Bailey was 73 in A Walk in the Woods as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 02 2015
Poster of The Forger
The Forger
John Bailey was 72 in The Forger as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 10 2014
Poster of The Angriest Man in Brooklyn
The Angriest Man in Brooklyn
John Bailey was 71 in The Angriest Man in Brooklyn as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 23 2014
Poster of A.C.O.D.
A.C.O.D.
John Bailey was 71 in A.C.O.D. as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 03 2013
Poster of Snake & Mongoose
Snake & Mongoose
John Bailey was 71 in Snake & Mongoose as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 06 2013
Poster of The Way Way Back
The Way Way Back
John Bailey was 70 in The Way Way Back as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 06 2013
Poster of Big Miracle
Big Miracle
John Bailey was 69 in Big Miracle as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 02 2012
Poster of Country Strong
Country Strong
John Bailey was 68 in Country Strong as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 22 2010
Poster of Ramona and Beezus
Ramona and Beezus
John Bailey was 67 in Ramona and Beezus as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 23 2010
Poster of When in Rome
When in Rome
John Bailey was 67 in When in Rome as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 29 2010
Poster of Brief Interviews with Hideous Men
Brief Interviews with Hideous Men
John Bailey was 67 in Brief Interviews with Hideous Men as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 25 2009
Poster of The Greatest
The Greatest
John Bailey was 66 in The Greatest as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 07 2009
Poster of He's Just Not That Into You
He's Just Not That Into You
John Bailey was 66 in He's Just Not That Into You as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 06 2009
Poster of Over Her Dead Body
Over Her Dead Body
John Bailey was 65 in Over Her Dead Body as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 01 2008
Poster of Mad Money
Mad Money
John Bailey was 65 in Mad Money as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 17 2008
Poster of The Death and Life of Bobby Z
The Death and Life of Bobby Z
John Bailey was 64 in The Death and Life of Bobby Z as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 23 2007
Poster of License to Wed
License to Wed
John Bailey was 64 in License to Wed as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 04 2007
Poster of The Architect
The Architect
John Bailey was 64 in The Architect as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 01 2006
Poster of The Producers
The Producers
John Bailey was 63 in The Producers as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 25 2005
Poster of Must Love Dogs
Must Love Dogs
John Bailey was 62 in Must Love Dogs as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 21 2005
Poster of The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants
John Bailey was 62 in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 01 2005
Poster of Incident at Loch Ness
Incident at Loch Ness
John Bailey was 62 in Incident at Loch Ness as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 17 2004
Poster of The Cutting Edge: The Magic of Movie Editing
The Cutting Edge: The Magic of Movie Editing
John Bailey was 62 in The Cutting Edge: The Magic of Movie Editing as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 12 2004
Poster of ADM: DOP
ADM: DOP
John Bailey was 61 in ADM: DOP as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 21 2003
Poster of How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
John Bailey was 60 in How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 07 2003
Poster of Naqoyqatsi
Naqoyqatsi
John Bailey was 60 in Naqoyqatsi as 'Camera Operator'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 02 2002
Poster of The Kid Stays in the Picture
The Kid Stays in the Picture
John Bailey was 60 in The Kid Stays in the Picture as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 16 2002
Poster of Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood
Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood
John Bailey was 59 in Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 07 2002
Poster of The Anniversary Party
The Anniversary Party
John Bailey was 58 in The Anniversary Party as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 09 2001
Poster of 'N Sync: Bigger Than Live
'N Sync: Bigger Than Live
John Bailey was 58 in 'N Sync: Bigger Than Live as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 23 2001
Poster of Antitrust
Antitrust
John Bailey was 58 in Antitrust as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 11 2001
Poster of Michael Jordan to the Max
Michael Jordan to the Max
John Bailey was 57 in Michael Jordan to the Max as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 05 2000
Poster of Via Dolorosa
Via Dolorosa
John Bailey was 57 in Via Dolorosa as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 15 2000
Poster of Forever Mine
Forever Mine
John Bailey was 57 in Forever Mine as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 09 1999
Poster of For Love of the Game
For Love of the Game
John Bailey was 57 in For Love of the Game as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 17 1999
Poster of The Out-of-Towners
The Out-of-Towners
John Bailey was 56 in The Out-of-Towners as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 02 1999
Poster of Living Out Loud
Living Out Loud
John Bailey was 56 in Living Out Loud as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 30 1998
Poster of Always Outnumbered
Always Outnumbered
John Bailey was 55 in Always Outnumbered as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 21 1998
Poster of As Good as It Gets
As Good as It Gets
John Bailey was 55 in As Good as It Gets as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 19 1997
Poster of Passion
Passion
John Bailey was 54 in Passion as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 29 1996
Poster of Extreme Measures
Extreme Measures
John Bailey was 54 in Extreme Measures as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 27 1996
Poster of Mariette in Ecstasy
Mariette in Ecstasy
John Bailey was 53 in Mariette in Ecstasy as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 04 1996
Poster of Nobody's Fool
Nobody's Fool
John Bailey was 52 in Nobody's Fool as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 23 1994
Poster of China Moon
China Moon
John Bailey was 51 in China Moon as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 04 1994
Poster of Desert Passion
Desert Passion
John Bailey was 51 in Desert Passion as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 01 1993
Poster of In the Line of Fire
In the Line of Fire
John Bailey was 50 in In the Line of Fire as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 08 1993
Poster of Groundhog Day
Groundhog Day
John Bailey was 50 in Groundhog Day as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 11 1993
Poster of A Brief History of Time
A Brief History of Time
John Bailey was 49 in A Brief History of Time as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 01 1991
Poster of The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe
The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe
John Bailey was 49 in The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 27 1991
Poster of My Blue Heaven
My Blue Heaven
John Bailey was 48 in My Blue Heaven as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 17 1990
Poster of The Accidental Tourist
The Accidental Tourist
John Bailey was 46 in The Accidental Tourist as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 23 1988
Poster of Vibes
Vibes
John Bailey was 45 in Vibes as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 05 1988
Poster of Tough Guys Don't Dance
Tough Guys Don't Dance
John Bailey was 45 in Tough Guys Don't Dance as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 18 1987
Poster of Swimming to Cambodia
Swimming to Cambodia
John Bailey was 44 in Swimming to Cambodia as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 13 1987
Poster of Light of Day
Light of Day
John Bailey was 44 in Light of Day as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 06 1987
Poster of Brighton Beach Memoirs
Brighton Beach Memoirs
John Bailey was 44 in Brighton Beach Memoirs as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 26 1986
Poster of Crossroads
Crossroads
John Bailey was 43 in Crossroads as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 14 1986
Poster of Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters
Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters
John Bailey was 43 in Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 20 1985
Poster of Silverado
Silverado
John Bailey was 42 in Silverado as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 10 1985
Poster of The Pope of Greenwich Village
The Pope of Greenwich Village
John Bailey was 41 in The Pope of Greenwich Village as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 22 1984
Poster of Racing with the Moon
Racing with the Moon
John Bailey was 41 in Racing with the Moon as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 23 1984
Poster of The Big Chill
The Big Chill
John Bailey was 41 in The Big Chill as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 30 1983
Poster of Without a Trace
Without a Trace
John Bailey was 40 in Without a Trace as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 04 1983
Poster of That Championship Season
That Championship Season
John Bailey was 40 in That Championship Season as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 09 1982
Poster of Cat People
Cat People
John Bailey was 39 in Cat People as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 02 1982
Poster of Continental Divide
Continental Divide
John Bailey was 39 in Continental Divide as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 18 1981
Poster of Honky Tonk Freeway
Honky Tonk Freeway
John Bailey was 39 in Honky Tonk Freeway as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 21 1981
Poster of Ordinary People
Ordinary People
John Bailey was 38 in Ordinary People as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 19 1980
Poster of City in Fear
City in Fear
John Bailey was 37 in City in Fear as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 30 1980
Poster of American Gigolo
American Gigolo
John Bailey was 37 in American Gigolo as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 01 1980
Poster of Boulevard Nights
Boulevard Nights
John Bailey was 36 in Boulevard Nights as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 23 1979
Poster of Battered
Battered
John Bailey was 36 in Battered as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 26 1978
Poster of Days of Heaven
Days of Heaven
John Bailey was 36 in Days of Heaven as 'Camera Operator'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 13 1978
Poster of The Mafu Cage
The Mafu Cage
John Bailey was 35 in The Mafu Cage as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 19 1978
Poster of A Question of Guilt
A Question of Guilt
John Bailey was 35 in A Question of Guilt as 'Camera Operator'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 21 1978
Poster of Welcome to L.A.
Welcome to L.A.
John Bailey was 34 in Welcome to L.A. as 'Camera Operator'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 12 1976
Poster of Legacy
Legacy
John Bailey was 33 in Legacy as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 01 1975
Poster of Premonition
Premonition
John Bailey was 30 in Premonition as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 01 1972
Poster of Two-Lane Blacktop
Two-Lane Blacktop
John Bailey was 28 in Two-Lane Blacktop as 'Assistant Camera'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 07 1971

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