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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'.
Wed, Apr 14 2021
Poster of The Jesus Rolls
The Jesus Rolls
Frederick Elmes was
72 in The Jesus Rolls
as 'Director of Photography'.
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'.
Wed, May 15 2019
Poster of Hair
Hair
Frederick Elmes was
70 in Hair
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Apr 21 2017
Poster of Wilson
Wilson
Frederick Elmes was
70 in Wilson
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Mar 24 2017
Poster of Paterson
Paterson
Frederick Elmes was
70 in Paterson
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Nov 17 2016
Poster of Horns
Horns
Frederick Elmes was
66 in Horns
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Sep 06 2013
Poster of A Late Quartet
A Late Quartet
Frederick Elmes was
65 in A Late Quartet
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Nov 02 2012
Poster of Brothers
Brothers
Frederick Elmes was
63 in Brothers
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, Dec 02 2009
Poster of A Dog Year
A Dog Year
Frederick Elmes was
62 in A Dog Year
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Sep 03 2009
Poster of Bride Wars
Bride Wars
Frederick Elmes was
62 in Bride Wars
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Jan 09 2009
Poster of Synecdoche, New York
Synecdoche, New York
Frederick Elmes was
61 in Synecdoche, New York
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Oct 24 2008
Poster of The Namesake
The Namesake
Frederick Elmes was
59 in The Namesake
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Sep 02 2006
Poster of Broken Flowers
Broken Flowers
Frederick Elmes was
58 in Broken Flowers
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sun, Jul 31 2005
Poster of Kinsey
Kinsey
Frederick Elmes was
57 in Kinsey
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Sep 04 2004
Poster of Coffee and Cigarettes
Coffee and Cigarettes
Frederick Elmes was
57 in Coffee and Cigarettes
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Mar 12 2004
Poster of Hulk
Hulk
Frederick Elmes was
56 in Hulk
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Jun 19 2003
Poster of Trapped
Trapped
Frederick Elmes was
55 in Trapped
as 'Director of Photography'.
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'.
Sat, May 18 2002
Poster of Storytelling
Storytelling
Frederick Elmes was
55 in Storytelling
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Nov 08 2001
Poster of Chain of Fools
Chain of Fools
Frederick Elmes was
54 in Chain of Fools
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Mar 03 2001
Poster of Chosen
Chosen
Frederick Elmes was
54 in Chosen
as 'Director of Photography'.
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'.
Wed, Nov 24 1999
Poster of The Wedding
The Wedding
Frederick Elmes was
51 in The Wedding
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sun, Feb 22 1998
Poster of The Ice Storm
The Ice Storm
Frederick Elmes was
50 in The Ice Storm
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Sep 27 1997
Poster of In the Gloaming
In the Gloaming
Frederick Elmes was
50 in In the Gloaming
as 'Director of Photography'.
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'.
Fri, Apr 11 1997
Poster of Reckless
Reckless
Frederick Elmes was
49 in Reckless
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Nov 17 1995
Poster of Trial by Jury
Trial by Jury
Frederick Elmes was
47 in Trial by Jury
as 'Director of Photography'.
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'.
Wed, Nov 03 1993
Poster of Night on Earth
Night on Earth
Frederick Elmes was
45 in Night on Earth
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Dec 12 1991
Poster of Hollywood Mavericks
Hollywood Mavericks
Frederick Elmes was
43 in Hollywood Mavericks
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Sep 07 1990
Poster of Cold Dog Soup
Cold Dog Soup
Frederick Elmes was
43 in Cold Dog Soup
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Sep 06 1990
Poster of Wild at Heart
Wild at Heart
Frederick Elmes was
43 in Wild at Heart
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Aug 17 1990
Poster of Moonwalker
Moonwalker
Frederick Elmes was
41 in Moonwalker
as 'Director of Photography'.
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'.
Wed, Oct 26 1988
Poster of Permanent Record
Permanent Record
Frederick Elmes was
41 in Permanent Record
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Apr 22 1988
Poster of Aria
Aria
Frederick Elmes was
40 in Aria
as 'Director of Photography'.
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'.
Sat, May 16 1987
Poster of Heaven
Heaven
Frederick Elmes was
40 in Heaven
as 'Director of Photography'.
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'.
Wed, Dec 17 1986
Poster of River's Edge
River's Edge
Frederick Elmes was
39 in River's Edge
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Oct 10 1986
Poster of Blue Velvet
Blue Velvet
Frederick Elmes was
39 in Blue Velvet
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Sep 19 1986
Poster of Real Genius
Real Genius
Frederick Elmes was
38 in Real Genius
as 'Second Unit Director of Photography'.
Wed, Aug 07 1985
Poster of Broken Rainbow
Broken Rainbow
Frederick Elmes was
38 in Broken Rainbow
as 'Cinematography'.
Sun, May 05 1985
Poster of Dune
Dune
Frederick Elmes was
38 in Dune
as 'Second Unit Director of Photography'.
Fri, Dec 14 1984
Poster of Red Dawn
Red Dawn
Frederick Elmes was
37 in Red Dawn
as 'Second Unit Director of Photography'.
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'.
Tue, May 31 1983
Poster of Valley Girl
Valley Girl
Frederick Elmes was
36 in Valley Girl
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Apr 08 1983
Poster of Modern Romance
Modern Romance
Frederick Elmes was
34 in Modern Romance
as 'Camera Operator'.
Fri, Mar 13 1981
Poster of Eraserhead
Eraserhead
Frederick Elmes was
30 in Eraserhead
as 'Director of Photography, Special Effects'.
Wed, Sep 28 1977
Poster of Young Lady Chatterley
Young Lady Chatterley
Frederick Elmes was
30 in Young Lady Chatterley
as 'Camera Operator'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
Mon, Nov 18 1974
Poster of The Amputee
The Amputee
Frederick Elmes was
27 in The Amputee
as 'Director of Photography'.
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'.
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'.
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Poster of The Night Of
The Night Of
Frederick Elmes was
69+ in The Night Of
as 'Director of Photography'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jul 10 2016
Poster of Olive Kitteridge
Olive Kitteridge
Frederick Elmes was
67+ in Olive Kitteridge
as 'Director of Photography'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 02 2014