Portrait of John Bailey

John Bailey

Bio: John Ira Bailey 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
Born: Mon, Aug 10 1942
Birthplace: Moberly, Missouri, USA

Death: Fri, Nov 10 2023
John Bailey is 81 years old
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Poster of Ten Tricks
Ten Tricks
John Bailey was
80 in Ten Tricks
as 'Director of Photography'.
Tue, Sep 27 2022
Poster of Phil
Phil
John Bailey was
76 in Phil
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Jul 05 2019
Poster of An Actor Prepares
An Actor Prepares
John Bailey was
76 in An Actor Prepares
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Aug 31 2018
Poster of How to Be a Latin Lover
How to Be a Latin Lover
John Bailey was
74 in How to Be a Latin Lover
as 'Director of Photography'.
Mon, Mar 06 2017
Poster of Burn Your Maps
Burn Your Maps
John Bailey was
74 in Burn Your Maps
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Oct 07 2016
Poster of A Walk in the Woods
A Walk in the Woods
John Bailey was
73 in A Walk in the Woods
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, Sep 02 2015
Poster of The Forger
The Forger
John Bailey was
72 in The Forger
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, Sep 10 2014
Poster of The Angriest Man in Brooklyn
The Angriest Man in Brooklyn
John Bailey was
71 in The Angriest Man in Brooklyn
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, May 23 2014
Poster of A.C.O.D.
A.C.O.D.
John Bailey was
71 in A.C.O.D.
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Oct 03 2013
Poster of Snake & Mongoose
Snake & Mongoose
John Bailey was
71 in Snake & Mongoose
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Sep 06 2013
Poster of The Way Way Back
The Way Way Back
John Bailey was
70 in The Way Way Back
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Jun 06 2013
Poster of Big Miracle
Big Miracle
John Bailey was
69 in Big Miracle
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Feb 02 2012
Poster of Country Strong
Country Strong
John Bailey was
68 in Country Strong
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, Dec 22 2010
Poster of Ramona and Beezus
Ramona and Beezus
John Bailey was
67 in Ramona and Beezus
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Jul 23 2010
Poster of When in Rome
When in Rome
John Bailey was
67 in When in Rome
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Jan 29 2010
Poster of Brief Interviews with Hideous Men
Brief Interviews with Hideous Men
John Bailey was
67 in Brief Interviews with Hideous Men
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Sep 25 2009
Poster of The Greatest
The Greatest
John Bailey was
66 in The Greatest
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Feb 07 2009
Poster of He's Just Not That Into You
He's Just Not That Into You
John Bailey was
66 in He's Just Not That Into You
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Feb 06 2009
Poster of Over Her Dead Body
Over Her Dead Body
John Bailey was
65 in Over Her Dead Body
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Feb 01 2008
Poster of Mad Money
Mad Money
John Bailey was
65 in Mad Money
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Jan 17 2008
Poster of The Death and Life of Bobby Z
The Death and Life of Bobby Z
John Bailey was
64 in The Death and Life of Bobby Z
as 'Director of Photography'.
Mon, Jul 23 2007
Poster of License to Wed
License to Wed
John Bailey was
64 in License to Wed
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, Jul 04 2007
Poster of The Architect
The Architect
John Bailey was
64 in The Architect
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Dec 01 2006
Poster of The Producers
The Producers
John Bailey was
63 in The Producers
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sun, Dec 25 2005
Poster of Must Love Dogs
Must Love Dogs
John Bailey was
62 in Must Love Dogs
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Jul 21 2005
Poster of The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants
John Bailey was
62 in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, Jun 01 2005
Poster of Incident at Loch Ness
Incident at Loch Ness
John Bailey was
62 in Incident at Loch Ness
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Dec 17 2004
Poster of The Cutting Edge: The Magic of Movie Editing
The Cutting Edge: The Magic of Movie Editing
John Bailey was
62 in The Cutting Edge: The Magic of Movie Editing
as 'Director of Photography'.
Tue, Oct 12 2004
Poster of ADM: DOP
ADM: DOP
John Bailey was
61 in ADM: DOP
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Nov 21 2003
Poster of How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
John Bailey was
60 in How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Feb 07 2003
Poster of Naqoyqatsi
Naqoyqatsi
John Bailey was
60 in Naqoyqatsi
as 'Camera Operator'.
Mon, Sep 02 2002
Poster of The Kid Stays in the Picture
The Kid Stays in the Picture
John Bailey was
60 in The Kid Stays in the Picture
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Aug 16 2002
Poster of Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood
Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood
John Bailey was
59 in Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Jun 07 2002
Poster of The Anniversary Party
The Anniversary Party
John Bailey was
58 in The Anniversary Party
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Jun 09 2001
Poster of 'N Sync: Bigger Than Live
'N Sync: Bigger Than Live
John Bailey was
58 in 'N Sync: Bigger Than Live
as 'Director'.
Fri, Feb 23 2001
Poster of Antitrust
Antitrust
John Bailey was
58 in Antitrust
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Jan 11 2001
Poster of Michael Jordan to the Max
Michael Jordan to the Max
John Bailey was
57 in Michael Jordan to the Max
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, May 05 2000
Poster of Via Dolorosa
Via Dolorosa
John Bailey was
57 in Via Dolorosa
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jan 15 2000
Poster of Forever Mine
Forever Mine
John Bailey was
57 in Forever Mine
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Dec 09 1999
Poster of For Love of the Game
For Love of the Game
John Bailey was
57 in For Love of the Game
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Sep 17 1999
Poster of The Out-of-Towners
The Out-of-Towners
John Bailey was
56 in The Out-of-Towners
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Apr 02 1999
Poster of Living Out Loud
Living Out Loud
John Bailey was
56 in Living Out Loud
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Oct 30 1998
Poster of Always Outnumbered
Always Outnumbered
John Bailey was
55 in Always Outnumbered
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Mar 21 1998
Poster of As Good as It Gets
As Good as It Gets
John Bailey was
55 in As Good as It Gets
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Dec 19 1997
Poster of Passion
Passion
John Bailey was
54 in Passion
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sun, Sep 29 1996
Poster of Extreme Measures
Extreme Measures
John Bailey was
54 in Extreme Measures
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Sep 27 1996
Poster of Mariette in Ecstasy
Mariette in Ecstasy
John Bailey was
53 in Mariette in Ecstasy
as 'Director'.
Thu, Jul 04 1996
Poster of Nobody's Fool
Nobody's Fool
John Bailey was
52 in Nobody's Fool
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Dec 23 1994
Poster of China Moon
China Moon
John Bailey was
51 in China Moon
as 'Director'.
Fri, Mar 04 1994
Poster of In the Line of Fire
In the Line of Fire
John Bailey was
50 in In the Line of Fire
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Jul 08 1993
Poster of Groundhog Day
Groundhog Day
John Bailey was
50 in Groundhog Day
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Feb 11 1993
Poster of A Brief History of Time
A Brief History of Time
John Bailey was
49 in A Brief History of Time
as 'Director of Photography'.
Tue, Oct 01 1991
Poster of The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe
The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe
John Bailey was
49 in The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe
as 'Director'.
Fri, Sep 27 1991
Poster of My Blue Heaven
My Blue Heaven
John Bailey was
48 in My Blue Heaven
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Aug 17 1990
Poster of The Accidental Tourist
The Accidental Tourist
John Bailey was
46 in The Accidental Tourist
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Dec 23 1988
Poster of Vibes
Vibes
John Bailey was
45 in Vibes
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Aug 05 1988
Poster of Tough Guys Don't Dance
Tough Guys Don't Dance
John Bailey was
45 in Tough Guys Don't Dance
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Sep 18 1987
Poster of Swimming to Cambodia
Swimming to Cambodia
John Bailey was
44 in Swimming to Cambodia
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Mar 13 1987
Poster of Light of Day
Light of Day
John Bailey was
44 in Light of Day
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Feb 06 1987
Poster of Brighton Beach Memoirs
Brighton Beach Memoirs
John Bailey was
44 in Brighton Beach Memoirs
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Dec 26 1986
Poster of Crossroads
Crossroads
John Bailey was
43 in Crossroads
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Mar 14 1986
Poster of Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters
Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters
John Bailey was
43 in Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Sep 20 1985
Poster of Silverado
Silverado
John Bailey was
42 in Silverado
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, Jul 10 1985
Poster of The Pope of Greenwich Village
The Pope of Greenwich Village
John Bailey was
41 in The Pope of Greenwich Village
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Jun 22 1984
Poster of Racing with the Moon
Racing with the Moon
John Bailey was
41 in Racing with the Moon
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Mar 23 1984
Poster of The Big Chill
The Big Chill
John Bailey was
41 in The Big Chill
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Sep 30 1983
Poster of Without a Trace
Without a Trace
John Bailey was
40 in Without a Trace
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Feb 04 1983
Poster of That Championship Season
That Championship Season
John Bailey was
40 in That Championship Season
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Dec 09 1982
Poster of Cat People
Cat People
John Bailey was
39 in Cat People
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Apr 02 1982
Poster of Continental Divide
Continental Divide
John Bailey was
39 in Continental Divide
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Sep 18 1981
Poster of Honky Tonk Freeway
Honky Tonk Freeway
John Bailey was
39 in Honky Tonk Freeway
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Aug 21 1981
Poster of Ordinary People
Ordinary People
John Bailey was
38 in Ordinary People
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Sep 19 1980
Poster of City in Fear
City in Fear
John Bailey was
37 in City in Fear
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sun, Mar 30 1980
Poster of American Gigolo
American Gigolo
John Bailey was
37 in American Gigolo
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Feb 01 1980
Poster of Boulevard Nights
Boulevard Nights
John Bailey was
36 in Boulevard Nights
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Mar 23 1979
Poster of Battered
Battered
John Bailey was
36 in Battered
as 'Director of Photography'.
Tue, Sep 26 1978
Poster of Days of Heaven
Days of Heaven
John Bailey was
36 in Days of Heaven
as 'Camera Operator'.
Wed, Sep 13 1978
Poster of The Mafu Cage
The Mafu Cage
John Bailey was
35 in The Mafu Cage
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sun, Mar 19 1978
Poster of A Question of Guilt
A Question of Guilt
John Bailey was
35 in A Question of Guilt
as 'Camera Operator'.
Tue, Feb 21 1978
Poster of Welcome to L.A.
Welcome to L.A.
John Bailey was
34 in Welcome to L.A.
as 'Camera Operator'.
Fri, Nov 12 1976
Poster of Legacy
Legacy
John Bailey was
33 in Legacy
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Nov 01 1975
Poster of Premonition
Premonition
John Bailey was
30 in Premonition
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, Nov 01 1972
Poster of Two-Lane Blacktop
Two-Lane Blacktop
John Bailey was
28 in Two-Lane Blacktop
as 'Assistant Camera'.
Wed, Jul 07 1971

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