John Bailey

Born: 1942-08-10

Birthplace: Moberly, Missouri, USA

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.

Known For

How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
Groundhog Day
He's Just Not That Into You
Cat People
American Gigolo
Silverado
As Good as It Gets
The Producers
In the Line of Fire
Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters

Top Movie Credits

How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days Director of Photography
Groundhog Day Director of Photography
He's Just Not That Into You Director of Photography
Cat People Director of Photography
American Gigolo Director of Photography
Silverado Director of Photography
As Good as It Gets Director of Photography
The Producers Director of Photography
In the Line of Fire Director of Photography
Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters Director of Photography