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Frederick Elmes

Bio: Frederick Elmes, ASC (born November 4, 1946) is an American cinematographer, known for his association with the independent film movement. He is a long-time collaborator of directors David Lynch, Ang Lee, Charlie Kaufman, Jim Jarmusch, and Todd Solondz
Born: Mon, Nov 04 1946
Birthplace: Mountain Lakes, New Jersey, USA
Frederick Elmes is 78 years old
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Poster of French Water
French Water
Frederick Elmes was 74 in French Water as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 14 2021
Poster of The Jesus Rolls
The Jesus Rolls
Frederick Elmes was 72 in The Jesus Rolls as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 17 2019
Poster of The Dead Don't Die
The Dead Don't Die
Frederick Elmes was 72 in The Dead Don't Die as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 15 2019
Poster of Hair
Hair
Frederick Elmes was 70 in Hair as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 21 2017
Poster of Wilson
Wilson
Frederick Elmes was 70 in Wilson as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 24 2017
Poster of Paterson
Paterson
Frederick Elmes was 70 in Paterson as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 17 2016
Poster of Horns
Horns
Frederick Elmes was 66 in Horns as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 06 2013
Poster of A Late Quartet
A Late Quartet
Frederick Elmes was 65 in A Late Quartet as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 02 2012
Poster of Brothers
Brothers
Frederick Elmes was 63 in Brothers as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 02 2009
Poster of A Dog Year
A Dog Year
Frederick Elmes was 62 in A Dog Year as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 03 2009
Poster of Bride Wars
Bride Wars
Frederick Elmes was 62 in Bride Wars as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 09 2009
Poster of Synecdoche, New York
Synecdoche, New York
Frederick Elmes was 61 in Synecdoche, New York as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 24 2008
Poster of The Namesake
The Namesake
Frederick Elmes was 59 in The Namesake as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 02 2006
Poster of Broken Flowers
Broken Flowers
Frederick Elmes was 58 in Broken Flowers as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 31 2005
Poster of Kinsey
Kinsey
Frederick Elmes was 57 in Kinsey as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 04 2004
Poster of Coffee and Cigarettes
Coffee and Cigarettes
Frederick Elmes was 57 in Coffee and Cigarettes as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 12 2004
Poster of Hulk
Hulk
Frederick Elmes was 56 in Hulk as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 19 2003
Poster of Trapped
Trapped
Frederick Elmes was 55 in Trapped as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 20 2002
Poster of Ten Minutes Older: The Trumpet
Ten Minutes Older: The Trumpet
Frederick Elmes was 55 in Ten Minutes Older: The Trumpet as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 18 2002
Poster of Storytelling
Storytelling
Frederick Elmes was 55 in Storytelling as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 08 2001
Poster of Chain of Fools
Chain of Fools
Frederick Elmes was 54 in Chain of Fools as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 03 2001
Poster of Chosen
Chosen
Frederick Elmes was 54 in Chosen as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 2001
Poster of Ride with the Devil
Ride with the Devil
Frederick Elmes was 53 in Ride with the Devil as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 24 1999
Poster of The Wedding
The Wedding
Frederick Elmes was 51 in The Wedding as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 22 1998
Poster of The Ice Storm
The Ice Storm
Frederick Elmes was 50 in The Ice Storm as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 27 1997
Poster of In the Gloaming
In the Gloaming
Frederick Elmes was 50 in In the Gloaming as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 20 1997
Poster of Coffee and Cigarettes III
Coffee and Cigarettes III
Frederick Elmes was 50 in Coffee and Cigarettes III as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 11 1997
Poster of Reckless
Reckless
Frederick Elmes was 49 in Reckless as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 17 1995
Poster of Trial by Jury
Trial by Jury
Frederick Elmes was 47 in Trial by Jury as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 09 1994
Poster of The Saint of Fort Washington
The Saint of Fort Washington
Frederick Elmes was 46 in The Saint of Fort Washington as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 03 1993
Poster of Night on Earth
Night on Earth
Frederick Elmes was 45 in Night on Earth as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 12 1991
Poster of Hollywood Mavericks
Hollywood Mavericks
Frederick Elmes was 43 in Hollywood Mavericks as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 07 1990
Poster of Cold Dog Soup
Cold Dog Soup
Frederick Elmes was 43 in Cold Dog Soup as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 06 1990
Poster of Wild at Heart
Wild at Heart
Frederick Elmes was 43 in Wild at Heart as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 17 1990
Poster of Moonwalker
Moonwalker
Frederick Elmes was 41 in Moonwalker as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 29 1988
Poster of The Cowboy and the Frenchman
The Cowboy and the Frenchman
Frederick Elmes was 41 in The Cowboy and the Frenchman as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 26 1988
Poster of Permanent Record
Permanent Record
Frederick Elmes was 41 in Permanent Record as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 22 1988
Poster of Aria
Aria
Frederick Elmes was 40 in Aria as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 15 1987
Poster of Conspiracy: The Trial of the Chicago 8
Conspiracy: The Trial of the Chicago 8
Frederick Elmes was 40 in Conspiracy: The Trial of the Chicago 8 as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 16 1987
Poster of Heaven
Heaven
Frederick Elmes was 40 in Heaven as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 17 1987
Poster of Allan Quatermain and the Lost City of Gold
Allan Quatermain and the Lost City of Gold
Frederick Elmes was 40 in Allan Quatermain and the Lost City of Gold as 'Camera Technician, Cinematography, Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 17 1986
Poster of River's Edge
River's Edge
Frederick Elmes was 39 in River's Edge as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 10 1986
Poster of Blue Velvet
Blue Velvet
Frederick Elmes was 39 in Blue Velvet as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 19 1986
Poster of Real Genius
Real Genius
Frederick Elmes was 38 in Real Genius as 'Second Unit Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 07 1985
Poster of Broken Rainbow
Broken Rainbow
Frederick Elmes was 38 in Broken Rainbow as 'Cinematography'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 05 1985
Poster of Dune
Dune
Frederick Elmes was 38 in Dune as 'Second Unit Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 14 1984
Poster of Red Dawn
Red Dawn
Frederick Elmes was 37 in Red Dawn as 'Second Unit Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 10 1984
Poster of Citizen: The Political Life of Allard K. Lowenstein
Citizen: The Political Life of Allard K. Lowenstein
Frederick Elmes was 36 in Citizen: The Political Life of Allard K. Lowenstein as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 31 1983
Poster of Valley Girl
Valley Girl
Frederick Elmes was 36 in Valley Girl as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 08 1983
Poster of Modern Romance
Modern Romance
Frederick Elmes was 34 in Modern Romance as 'Camera Operator'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 13 1981
Poster of Eraserhead
Eraserhead
Frederick Elmes was 30 in Eraserhead as 'Director of Photography, Special Effects'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 28 1977
Poster of Young Lady Chatterley
Young Lady Chatterley
Frederick Elmes was 30 in Young Lady Chatterley as 'Camera Operator'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 15 1977
Poster of In the Region of Ice
In the Region of Ice
Frederick Elmes was 29 in In the Region of Ice as 'Additional Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 06 1976
Poster of The Killing of a Chinese Bookie
The Killing of a Chinese Bookie
Frederick Elmes was 29 in The Killing of a Chinese Bookie as 'Camera Operator'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 15 1976
Poster of A Woman Under the Influence
A Woman Under the Influence
Frederick Elmes was 28 in A Woman Under the Influence as 'Assistant Camera'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 18 1974
Poster of The Amputee
The Amputee
Frederick Elmes was 27 in The Amputee as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1974
Poster of Invasion of the Blood Farmers
Invasion of the Blood Farmers
Frederick Elmes was 25 in Invasion of the Blood Farmers as 'Assistant Camera'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 23 1972
Poster of Father Mother Sister Brother
Father Mother Sister Brother
Frederick Elmes will be 78+ in Father Mother Sister Brother as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Unreleased

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 The Night Of
The Night Of
Frederick Elmes was 69+ in The Night Of as 'Director of Photography'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 10 2016
Poster of Olive Kitteridge
Olive Kitteridge
Frederick Elmes was 67+ in Olive Kitteridge as 'Director of Photography'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 02 2014