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Dean Semler

Bio: Dean Semler is an Australian cinematographer. Over his career, he has worked as a cinematographer, camera operator, director, second unit director, and assistant director
Born: Wed, May 26 1943
Birthplace: Renmark, South Australia, Australia
Dean Semler is 81 years old
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Poster of Super Mario Bros: The Lasagna Workprint
Super Mario Bros: The Lasagna Workprint
Dean Semler was 80 in Super Mario Bros: The Lasagna Workprint as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 01 2024
Poster of Summer Gold
Summer Gold
Dean Semler was 80 in Summer Gold as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 07 2023
Poster of Playing with Fire
Playing with Fire
Dean Semler was 76 in Playing with Fire as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 08 2019
Poster of Sandy Wexler
Sandy Wexler
Dean Semler was 73 in Sandy Wexler as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 14 2017
Poster of The Do-Over
The Do-Over
Dean Semler was 73 in The Do-Over as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 27 2016
Poster of The Ridiculous 6
The Ridiculous 6
Dean Semler was 72 in The Ridiculous 6 as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 11 2015
Poster of The Last Witch Hunter
The Last Witch Hunter
Dean Semler was 72 in The Last Witch Hunter as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 21 2015
Poster of Mad Max: Fury Road
Mad Max: Fury Road
Dean Semler was 71 in Mad Max: Fury Road as 'Thanks'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 13 2015
Poster of Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2
Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2
Dean Semler was 71 in Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 16 2015
Poster of Maleficent
Maleficent
Dean Semler was 71 in Maleficent as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 28 2014
Poster of Heaven Is for Real
Heaven Is for Real
Dean Semler was 70 in Heaven Is for Real as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 16 2014
Poster of Grudge Match
Grudge Match
Dean Semler was 70 in Grudge Match as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 25 2013
Poster of Parental Guidance
Parental Guidance
Dean Semler was 69 in Parental Guidance as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 25 2012
Poster of In the Land of Blood and Honey
In the Land of Blood and Honey
Dean Semler was 68 in In the Land of Blood and Honey as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 22 2011
Poster of Secretariat
Secretariat
Dean Semler was 67 in Secretariat as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 20 2010
Poster of Date Night
Date Night
Dean Semler was 66 in Date Night as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 08 2010
Poster of 2012
2012
Dean Semler was 66 in 2012 as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 10 2009
Poster of Appaloosa
Appaloosa
Dean Semler was 65 in Appaloosa as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 19 2008
Poster of Get Smart
Get Smart
Dean Semler was 65 in Get Smart as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 19 2008
Poster of I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry
I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry
Dean Semler was 64 in I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 12 2007
Poster of Apocalypto
Apocalypto
Dean Semler was 63 in Apocalypto as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 07 2006
Poster of Click
Click
Dean Semler was 63 in Click as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 23 2006
Poster of Just My Luck
Just My Luck
Dean Semler was 62 in Just My Luck as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 12 2006
Poster of Stealth
Stealth
Dean Semler was 62 in Stealth as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 27 2005
Poster of The Longest Yard
The Longest Yard
Dean Semler was 62 in The Longest Yard as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 27 2005
Poster of The Alamo
The Alamo
Dean Semler was 60 in The Alamo as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 07 2004
Poster of Bruce Almighty
Bruce Almighty
Dean Semler was 59 in Bruce Almighty as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 23 2003
Poster of xXx
xXx
Dean Semler was 59 in xXx as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 09 2002
Poster of We Were Soldiers
We Were Soldiers
Dean Semler was 58 in We Were Soldiers as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 01 2002
Poster of Dragonfly
Dragonfly
Dean Semler was 58 in Dragonfly as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 22 2002
Poster of D-Tox
D-Tox
Dean Semler was 58 in D-Tox as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 04 2002
Poster of Heartbreakers
Heartbreakers
Dean Semler was 57 in Heartbreakers as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 23 2001
Poster of Nutty Professor II: The Klumps
Nutty Professor II: The Klumps
Dean Semler was 57 in Nutty Professor II: The Klumps as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 27 2000
Poster of The Bone Collector
The Bone Collector
Dean Semler was 56 in The Bone Collector as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 04 1999
Poster of The Patriot
The Patriot
Dean Semler was 55 in The Patriot as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 10 1998
Poster of Firestorm
Firestorm
Dean Semler was 54 in Firestorm as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 08 1998
Poster of Trojan War
Trojan War
Dean Semler was 54 in Trojan War as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 26 1997
Poster of Gone Fishin'
Gone Fishin'
Dean Semler was 54 in Gone Fishin' as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 30 1997
Poster of Waterworld
Waterworld
Dean Semler was 52 in Waterworld as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 28 1995
Poster of The Cowboy Way
The Cowboy Way
Dean Semler was 51 in The Cowboy Way as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 03 1994
Poster of The Three Musketeers
The Three Musketeers
Dean Semler was 50 in The Three Musketeers as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 11 1993
Poster of Last Action Hero
Last Action Hero
Dean Semler was 50 in Last Action Hero as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 18 1993
Poster of Super Mario Bros.
Super Mario Bros.
Dean Semler was 50 in Super Mario Bros. as 'Director of Photography, Second Unit Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 28 1993
Poster of The Power of One
The Power of One
Dean Semler was 48 in The Power of One as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 27 1992
Poster of City Slickers
City Slickers
Dean Semler was 48 in City Slickers as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 07 1991
Poster of Baruya Muka Archival
Baruya Muka Archival
Dean Semler was 47 in Baruya Muka Archival as 'Cinematography'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 03 1991
Poster of Young Guns II
Young Guns II
Dean Semler was 47 in Young Guns II as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 01 1990
Poster of Impulse
Impulse
Dean Semler was 46 in Impulse as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 06 1990
Poster of Dances with Wolves
Dances with Wolves
Dean Semler was 46 in Dances with Wolves as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 30 1990
Poster of K-9
K-9
Dean Semler was 45 in K-9 as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 28 1989
Poster of Dead Calm
Dead Calm
Dean Semler was 45 in Dead Calm as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 07 1989
Poster of Farewell to the King
Farewell to the King
Dean Semler was 45 in Farewell to the King as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 03 1989
Poster of Cocktail
Cocktail
Dean Semler was 45 in Cocktail as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 29 1988
Poster of The Clean Machine
The Clean Machine
Dean Semler was 44 in The Clean Machine as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 22 1988
Poster of Young Guns
Young Guns
Dean Semler was 44 in Young Guns as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 17 1988
Poster of The Lighthorsemen
The Lighthorsemen
Dean Semler was 44 in The Lighthorsemen as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 10 1987
Poster of Going Sane
Going Sane
Dean Semler was 44 in Going Sane as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 30 1987
Poster of Bullseye
Bullseye
Dean Semler was 44 in Bullseye as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 01 1987
Poster of Passion Flower
Passion Flower
Dean Semler was 43 in Passion Flower as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 04 1987
Poster of The Coca-Cola Kid
The Coca-Cola Kid
Dean Semler was 42 in The Coca-Cola Kid as 'Director of Photography, Additional Dialogue'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 14 1985
Poster of Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome
Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome
Dean Semler was 42 in Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 29 1985
Poster of The Coolangatta Gold
The Coolangatta Gold
Dean Semler was 41 in The Coolangatta Gold as 'Additional Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 22 1984
Poster of Razorback
Razorback
Dean Semler was 40 in Razorback as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 19 1984
Poster of The Human Face of Russia
The Human Face of Russia
Dean Semler was 40 in The Human Face of Russia as 'Camera Operator'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1984
Poster of Kitty and the Bagman
Kitty and the Bagman
Dean Semler was 39 in Kitty and the Bagman as 'Cinematography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 18 1983
Poster of Mad Max 2
Mad Max 2
Dean Semler was 38 in Mad Max 2 as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 24 1981
Poster of Hoodwink
Hoodwink
Dean Semler was 38 in Hoodwink as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 05 1981
Poster of Stepping Out
Stepping Out
Dean Semler was 37 in Stepping Out as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 01 1980
Poster of Saturday
Saturday
Dean Semler was 35 in Saturday as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1979
Poster of Do I Have to Kill My Child?
Do I Have to Kill My Child?
Dean Semler was 33 in Do I Have to Kill My Child? as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 20 1976
Poster of A Steam Train Passes
A Steam Train Passes
Dean Semler was 30 in A Steam Train Passes as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 10 1974
Poster of The Fifth Facade: The Making of the Sydney Opera House
The Fifth Facade: The Making of the Sydney Opera House
Dean Semler was 30 in The Fifth Facade: The Making of the Sydney Opera House as 'Camera Operator'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 01 1973

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Bodyline
Bodyline
Dean Semler was 40+ in Bodyline as 'Director of Photography'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 19 1984
Poster of Return to Eden
Return to Eden
Dean Semler was 40+ in Return to Eden as 'Cinematography'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 27 1983
Poster of The Dismissal
The Dismissal
Dean Semler was 39+ in The Dismissal as 'Cinematography'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 06 1983