Nicola Pecorini

Born: 1957-08-10

Birthplace: Milan, Lombardy, Italy

Biography

Nicola Pecorini (born 10 August 1957) is an Italian-born cinematographer.

Pecorini was born in Milan, Lombardy, Italy. He founded, with Garrett Brown, inventor of the steadicam, the Steadicam Operators Association, Inc. (SOA), in 1988. Pecorini moved to the United States in 1993. Since 1997, he has frequently collaborated with critically acclaimed director Terry Gilliam (together they have made Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, The Brothers Grimm, Tideland, The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus, The Zero Theorem and The Man Who Killed Don Quixote). In 2000, he won Best Cinematography at the San Sebastian International Film Festival for Harrison's Flowers. He is married to British actress Caroline Goodall and has two children, Gemma and Leone. He is blind in one eye.

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Known For

The Brothers Grimm
Cliffhanger
Rules of Engagement
French Kiss
The Zero Theorem
The American President
Bitter Moon
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
Cutthroat Island
Beverly Hills Ninja

Top Movie Credits

The Brothers Grimm Additional Photography
Cliffhanger Steadicam Operator
Rules of Engagement Director of Photography
French Kiss Steadicam Operator
The Zero Theorem Director of Photography
The American President Steadicam Operator
Bitter Moon Steadicam Operator
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas Steadicam Operator
Cutthroat Island Camera Operator
Beverly Hills Ninja Camera Operator