Peter Menzies Jr.
Australian cinematographer From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Peter Gary Menzies Jr., ASC ACS is an Australian cinematographer, best known for his work on blockbuster action films such as Die Hard with a Vengeance, Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, The Incredible Hulk, and Clash of the Titans.[2][3]
Peter Menzies Jr. | |
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| Organization(s) | American Society of Cinematographers Australian Cinematographers Society |
| Website | www |
Life and career
Menzies was born in Sydney. He was introduced to the film industry by his father, director and cinematographer Peter Menzies Sr. He started as a camera loader and worked his way through the ranks in commercials and features as a camera assistant and later as an operator,[4] working regularly under DPs David Gribble and Russell Boyd. He made his debut as cinematographer on White Sands, a crime film directed by Roger Donaldson and starring Willem Dafoe.
Since then, Menzies has worked mostly on action films like Die Hard with a Vengeance, Hard Rain and Shooter. He has collaborated with directors like John Singleton, Bruce Beresford, David Nutter, Simon West, John McTiernan, and Joel Schumacher.
Menzies became a member of the Australian Cinematographers Society in 1996, and the American Society of Cinematographers in 2024.[5] He is also a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, and is the Chairman of the Board for the Grand Jury of the Cordillera International Film Festival in Reno/Tahoe Nevada.[6]
Filmography
Summarize
Perspective
Film
Short film
| Year | Title | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Hayride to Hell | Kimble Rendall |
| 2018 | Rising | David Nutter |
Television
| Year | Title | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Traveler | David Nutter | Episode "Pilot" |
| 2009 | Hawthorne | Mikael Salomon | Episode "Pilot" |
| 2016 | Roots | Mario Van Peebles Thomas Carter Bruce Beresford |
3 episodes |
| 2020 | The Right Stuff | Chris Long | 2 episodes |
| 2022 | The Time Traveler's Wife | David Nutter | All 6 episodes |
| 2024 | Washington Black | Wanuri Kahiu Maurice Marable |
1 episode |
TV movies
| Year | Title | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Surviving Compton: Dre, Suge & Michel'le | Janice Cooke |
| 2018 | The Bad Seed | Rob Lowe |
| 2019 | Love You to Death | Alex Kalymnios |
References
External links
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