Portrait of Robert Elswit

Robert Elswit

Bio: Robert Christopher Elswit, ASC (born April 22, 1950) is an American cinematographer. He has had multiple Oscar, BAFTA and Independent Spirit nominations for several films, including winning for There Will Be Blood (2007)
Born: Sat, Apr 22 1950
Birthplace: California, USA
Robert Elswit is 74 years old
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Poster of Bob Marley: One Love
Bob Marley: One Love
Robert Elswit was
73 in Bob Marley: One Love
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, Feb 14 2024
Poster of King Richard
King Richard
Robert Elswit was
71 in King Richard
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Nov 18 2021
Poster of The King of Staten Island
The King of Staten Island
Robert Elswit was
70 in The King of Staten Island
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, Jul 22 2020
Poster of Velvet Buzzsaw
Velvet Buzzsaw
Robert Elswit was
68 in Velvet Buzzsaw
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Feb 01 2019
Poster of Skyscraper
Skyscraper
Robert Elswit was
68 in Skyscraper
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, Jul 11 2018
Poster of Write When You Get Work
Write When You Get Work
Robert Elswit was
67 in Write When You Get Work
as 'Director of Photography'.
Mon, Mar 12 2018
Poster of Roman J. Israel, Esq.
Roman J. Israel, Esq.
Robert Elswit was
67 in Roman J. Israel, Esq.
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Nov 17 2017
Poster of Suburbicon
Suburbicon
Robert Elswit was
67 in Suburbicon
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Oct 26 2017
Poster of Gold
Gold
Robert Elswit was
65 in Gold
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, Feb 03 2016
Poster of Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation
Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation
Robert Elswit was
65 in Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Jul 23 2015
Poster of Inherent Vice
Inherent Vice
Robert Elswit was
64 in Inherent Vice
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Dec 12 2014
Poster of Nightcrawler
Nightcrawler
Robert Elswit was
64 in Nightcrawler
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Oct 23 2014
Poster of The Bourne Legacy
The Bourne Legacy
Robert Elswit was
62 in The Bourne Legacy
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, Aug 08 2012
Poster of Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol
Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol
Robert Elswit was
61 in Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, Dec 07 2011
Poster of The Town
The Town
Robert Elswit was
60 in The Town
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, Sep 15 2010
Poster of Salt
Salt
Robert Elswit was
60 in Salt
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, Jul 21 2010
Poster of The Men Who Stare at Goats
The Men Who Stare at Goats
Robert Elswit was
59 in The Men Who Stare at Goats
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Oct 17 2009
Poster of Duplicity
Duplicity
Robert Elswit was
58 in Duplicity
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, Mar 18 2009
Poster of The Burning Plain
The Burning Plain
Robert Elswit was
58 in The Burning Plain
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Nov 07 2008
Poster of Redbelt
Redbelt
Robert Elswit was
57 in Redbelt
as 'Director of Photography'.
Mon, Apr 07 2008
Poster of Shine a Light
Shine a Light
Robert Elswit was
57 in Shine a Light
as 'Camera Operator, Director of Photography'.
Fri, Apr 04 2008
Poster of There Will Be Blood
There Will Be Blood
Robert Elswit was
57 in There Will Be Blood
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, Dec 26 2007
Poster of Michael Clayton
Michael Clayton
Robert Elswit was
57 in Michael Clayton
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Sep 28 2007
Poster of American Dreamz
American Dreamz
Robert Elswit was
55 in American Dreamz
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Mar 04 2006
Poster of Syriana
Syriana
Robert Elswit was
55 in Syriana
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, Nov 23 2005
Poster of Good Night, and Good Luck.
Good Night, and Good Luck.
Robert Elswit was
55 in Good Night, and Good Luck.
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Sep 16 2005
Poster of Gigli
Gigli
Robert Elswit was
53 in Gigli
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Aug 01 2003
Poster of Runaway Jury
Runaway Jury
Robert Elswit was
52 in Runaway Jury
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Jan 16 2003
Poster of Behind the Red Door
Behind the Red Door
Robert Elswit was
52 in Behind the Red Door
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sun, Jan 12 2003
Poster of Punch-Drunk Love
Punch-Drunk Love
Robert Elswit was
52 in Punch-Drunk Love
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Oct 11 2002
Poster of Impostor
Impostor
Robert Elswit was
51 in Impostor
as 'Director of Photography'.
Mon, Dec 03 2001
Poster of Heist
Heist
Robert Elswit was
51 in Heist
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Nov 09 2001
Poster of Bounce
Bounce
Robert Elswit was
50 in Bounce
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, Nov 15 2000
Poster of Magnolia
Magnolia
Robert Elswit was
49 in Magnolia
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Dec 17 1999
Poster of 8MM
8MM
Robert Elswit was
48 in 8MM
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Feb 26 1999
Poster of Richard Lester!
Richard Lester!
Robert Elswit was
48 in Richard Lester!
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, Sep 16 1998
Poster of Tomorrow Never Dies
Tomorrow Never Dies
Robert Elswit was
47 in Tomorrow Never Dies
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Dec 11 1997
Poster of Boogie Nights
Boogie Nights
Robert Elswit was
47 in Boogie Nights
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Oct 10 1997
Poster of Hard Eight
Hard Eight
Robert Elswit was
46 in Hard Eight
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Feb 28 1997
Poster of Boys
Boys
Robert Elswit was
46 in Boys
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, May 10 1996
Poster of The Pallbearer
The Pallbearer
Robert Elswit was
46 in The Pallbearer
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, May 03 1996
Poster of The River Wild
The River Wild
Robert Elswit was
44 in The River Wild
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Sep 30 1994
Poster of A Dangerous Woman
A Dangerous Woman
Robert Elswit was
43 in A Dangerous Woman
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Sep 10 1993
Poster of A Murderous Affair: The Carolyn Warmus Story
A Murderous Affair: The Carolyn Warmus Story
Robert Elswit was
42 in A Murderous Affair: The Carolyn Warmus Story
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sun, Sep 13 1992
Poster of Waterland
Waterland
Robert Elswit was
42 in Waterland
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Aug 21 1992
Poster of The Hand that Rocks the Cradle
The Hand that Rocks the Cradle
Robert Elswit was
41 in The Hand that Rocks the Cradle
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Jan 10 1992
Poster of Paris Trout
Paris Trout
Robert Elswit was
40 in Paris Trout
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sun, Apr 21 1991
Poster of The Summer My Father Grew Up
The Summer My Father Grew Up
Robert Elswit was
40 in The Summer My Father Grew Up
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sun, Mar 03 1991
Poster of Prison Stories: Women on the Inside
Prison Stories: Women on the Inside
Robert Elswit was
40 in Prison Stories: Women on the Inside
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Jan 26 1991
Poster of Opposites Attract
Opposites Attract
Robert Elswit was
40 in Opposites Attract
as 'Director of Photography'.
Tue, Oct 16 1990
Poster of A Killing in a Small Town
A Killing in a Small Town
Robert Elswit was
40 in A Killing in a Small Town
as 'Director of Photography'.
Tue, May 22 1990
Poster of Bad Influence
Bad Influence
Robert Elswit was
39 in Bad Influence
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Mar 09 1990
Poster of Heart of Dixie
Heart of Dixie
Robert Elswit was
39 in Heart of Dixie
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Aug 25 1989
Poster of How I Got Into College
How I Got Into College
Robert Elswit was
39 in How I Got Into College
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, May 19 1989
Poster of Margaret Bourke-White
Margaret Bourke-White
Robert Elswit was
39 in Margaret Bourke-White
as 'Director of Photography'.
Mon, Apr 24 1989
Poster of Return of the Living Dead Part II
Return of the Living Dead Part II
Robert Elswit was
37 in Return of the Living Dead Part II
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Jan 15 1988
Poster of Cadillac Dreams
Cadillac Dreams
Robert Elswit was
37 in Cadillac Dreams
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Jan 01 1988
Poster of Long Gone
Long Gone
Robert Elswit was
37 in Long Gone
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, May 23 1987
Poster of Amazing Grace and Chuck
Amazing Grace and Chuck
Robert Elswit was
37 in Amazing Grace and Chuck
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, May 22 1987
Poster of A Different Affair
A Different Affair
Robert Elswit was
36 in A Different Affair
as 'Director of Photography'.
Tue, Mar 24 1987
Poster of Into the Homeland
Into the Homeland
Robert Elswit was
36 in Into the Homeland
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Jan 01 1987
Poster of Trick or Treat
Trick or Treat
Robert Elswit was
36 in Trick or Treat
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Oct 24 1986
Poster of The Children of Times Square
The Children of Times Square
Robert Elswit was
35 in The Children of Times Square
as 'Director of Photography'.
Mon, Mar 03 1986
Poster of Desert Hearts
Desert Hearts
Robert Elswit was
35 in Desert Hearts
as 'Director of Photography'.
Tue, Oct 01 1985
Poster of Moving Violations
Moving Violations
Robert Elswit was
34 in Moving Violations
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Apr 19 1985
Poster of The Sure Thing
The Sure Thing
Robert Elswit was
34 in The Sure Thing
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Mar 01 1985
Poster of Tiger Town
Tiger Town
Robert Elswit was
34 in Tiger Town
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Jun 08 1984
Poster of Summerspell
Summerspell
Robert Elswit was
33 in Summerspell
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Jul 02 1983
Poster of Return of the Jedi
Return of the Jedi
Robert Elswit was
33 in Return of the Jedi
as 'Visual Effects Camera'.
Wed, May 25 1983
Poster of Waltz Across Texas
Waltz Across Texas
Robert Elswit was
32 in Waltz Across Texas
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Oct 01 1982
Poster of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
Robert Elswit was
32 in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
as 'Visual Effects Camera'.
Fri, Jun 11 1982
Poster of All Summer in a Day
All Summer in a Day
Robert Elswit was
31 in All Summer in a Day
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Jan 01 1982
Poster of The End of August
The End of August
Robert Elswit was
31 in The End of August
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Nov 19 1981
Poster of The Incredible Book Escape
The Incredible Book Escape
Robert Elswit was
30 in The Incredible Book Escape
as 'Cinematography'.
Tue, Jun 03 1980
Poster of The Empire Strikes Back
The Empire Strikes Back
Robert Elswit was
30 in The Empire Strikes Back
as 'Visual Effects Lineup'.
Tue, May 20 1980
Poster of Star Trek: The Motion Picture
Star Trek: The Motion Picture
Robert Elswit was
29 in Star Trek: The Motion Picture
as 'Visual Effects Camera'.
Fri, Dec 07 1979
Poster of Genesis: Four Billion Years in the Making
Genesis: Four Billion Years in the Making
Robert Elswit was
27 in Genesis: Four Billion Years in the Making
as 'Assistant Camera'.
Sun, Jan 01 1978
Poster of Fraternity Row
Fraternity Row
Robert Elswit was
27 in Fraternity Row
as 'Camera Operator'.
Fri, Jun 03 1977
Poster of Faster, Cheaper, Better
Faster, Cheaper, Better
Robert Elswit will be
74+ in Faster, Cheaper, Better
as 'Director of Photography'.
Unreleased
Poster of Ella McCay
Ella McCay
Robert Elswit will be
74+ in Ella McCay
as 'Director of Photography'.
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 RIPLEY
RIPLEY
Robert Elswit was
73+ in RIPLEY
as 'Director of Photography'.
First Air Date
Thu, Apr 04 2024
Poster of The Night Of
The Night Of
Robert Elswit was
66+ in The Night Of
as 'Director of Photography'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jul 10 2016