
Biography
John Ira Bailey (August 10, 1942 - November 10, 2023) 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.
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Ten Tricks
2022
Phil
2019
Burn Your Maps
2016
The Forger
2014
A.C.O.D.
2013
Snake & Mongoose
2013
The Way Way Back
2013
Big Miracle
2012
Country Strong
2010
When in Rome
2010
The Greatest
2009
Mad Money
2008
License to Wed
2007
The Architect
2006
The Producers
2005
Must Love Dogs
2005
ADM: DOP
2003
Naqoyqatsi
2002
Antitrust
2001
Forever Mine
1999
Living Out Loud
1998
Passion
1996
Extreme Measures
1996
Nobody's Fool
1994
Desert Passion
1993
Groundhog Day
1993
My Blue Heaven
1990
Vibes
1988
Light of Day
1987
Crossroads
1986
Silverado
1985
The Big Chill
1983
Without a Trace
1983
Cat People
1982
Ordinary People
1980
City in Fear
1980
American Gigolo
1980
Boulevard Nights
1979
Battered
1978
Days of Heaven
1978
The Mafu Cage
1978
Welcome to L.A.
1976
Premonition
1972
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