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Caleb Deschanel
A legendary cinematographer with six Academy Award nominations navigates the evolving world of film, balancing artistic vision with the pressures of Hollywood's ever-changing landscape.
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In short · Shooting since 1969, 7 decades active, 51 credits.
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Biography
Caleb Deschanel is an American film cinematographer and director. He has received six Academy Award nominations, all in the category of cinematography. His first nomination was in 1983 for *The Right Stuff*. The second came in 1984 for *The Natural*, the third in 1996 for *Fly Away Home*, the fourth in 2000 for *The Patriot*, the fifth in 2004 for *The Passion of the Christ*, and the sixth in 2018 for *Never Look Away*.
He is the father of actresses Emily Deschanel and Zooey Deschanel.
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Director
2 creditsCinematographer
38 credits
Wildwood(2026)
Cinematographer
Film
The Lion King(2019)
Cinematographer
Film
Ad Astra(2019)
additional photographer
Film
Never Look Away(2018)
Cinematographer
Film
Unforgettable(2017)
Cinematographer
Film
Rules Don't Apply(2016)
Cinematographer
Film
The Beatles: Eight Days a Week - The Touring Years(2016)
Cinematographer
Film
Winter's Tale(2014)
Cinematographer
Film
Killer Joe(2012)
Cinematographer
Film
Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter(2012)
Cinematographer
Film
Jack Reacher(2012)
Cinematographer
Film
Dream House(2011)
Cinematographer
Film
My Sister's Keeper(2009)
Cinematographer
Film
Killshot(2008)
Cinematographer
Film
The Spiderwick Chronicles(2008)
Cinematographer
Film
Ask the Dust(2006)
Cinematographer
Film
The Passion of the Christ(2004)
Cinematographer
Film
National Treasure(2004)
Cinematographer
Film
Timeline(2003)
Cinematographer
Film
The Hunted(2003)
Cinematographer
Film
The Patriot(2000)
Cinematographer
Film
Message in a Bottle(1999)
Cinematographer
Film
Anna and the King(1999)
Cinematographer
Film
Hope Floats(1998)
Cinematographer
Film
Titanic(1997)
Caleb DeschanelCaleb Deschaneldirector of photography: Halifax contemporary shoot
Film
Fly Away Home(1996)
Cinematographer
Film
It Could Happen to You(1994)
Cinematographer
Film
The Slugger's Wife(1985)
Cinematographer
Film
The Natural(1984)
Cinematographer
Film
The Right Stuff(1983)
Cinematographer
Film
Other crew
1 credit
Awards & Nominations
6 nominationsAcademy Awards
- Nom2018Oscar — Cinematography
- Nom2004Oscar — Cinematography
- Nom2000Oscar — Cinematography
- Nom1996Oscar — Cinematography
- Nom1984Oscar — Cinematography
- Nom1983Oscar — Cinematography
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Additional credits10Show
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- SerierejserSelf · 2020
- Friedkin UncutSelf · 2018
- Close Encounters with Vilmos ZsigmondSelf · 2016
- The Natural: The Best There Ever WasSelf · 2016
- Michael Curtiz: The Greatest Director You Never Heard OfSelf · 2012
- Standing on the Shoulders of Kubrick: The Legacy of 2001Self · 2007
- The Visions of Stanley KubrickSelf · 2007
- Fog City MavericksSelf · 2007
- View from the Overlook: Crafting 'the Shining'Self · 2007
- Visions of LightSelf · 1992
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