Portrait of Robert Elswit

Robert Elswit

Bio: Robert Christopher Elswit, ASC (born April 22, 1950) is an American cinematographer. He has collaborated with Paul Thomas Anderson on six of his films and won the Academy Award for Best Cinematography for There Will Be Blood
Born: Sat, Apr 22 1950
Birthplace: California, USA
Robert Elswit is 74 years old
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Poster of Animals
Animals
Robert Elswit will be 76 in Animals as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 31 2026
Poster of Ella McCay
Ella McCay
Robert Elswit will be 75 in Ella McCay as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 19 2025
Poster of Bob Marley: One Love
Bob Marley: One Love
Robert Elswit was 73 in Bob Marley: One Love as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 14 2024
Poster of King Richard
King Richard
Robert Elswit was 71 in King Richard as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 22 2020
Poster of Velvet Buzzsaw
Velvet Buzzsaw
Robert Elswit was 68 in Velvet Buzzsaw as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 01 2019
Poster of Skyscraper
Skyscraper
Robert Elswit was 68 in Skyscraper as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 17 2017
Poster of Suburbicon
Suburbicon
Robert Elswit was 67 in Suburbicon as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 26 2017
Poster of Gold
Gold
Robert Elswit was 65 in Gold as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 23 2015
Poster of Inherent Vice
Inherent Vice
Robert Elswit was 64 in Inherent Vice as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 12 2014
Poster of Nightcrawler
Nightcrawler
Robert Elswit was 64 in Nightcrawler as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 23 2014
Poster of The Bourne Legacy
The Bourne Legacy
Robert Elswit was 62 in The Bourne Legacy as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 07 2011
Poster of The Town
The Town
Robert Elswit was 60 in The Town as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 15 2010
Poster of Salt
Salt
Robert Elswit was 60 in Salt as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 17 2009
Poster of Duplicity
Duplicity
Robert Elswit was 58 in Duplicity as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 18 2009
Poster of The Burning Plain
The Burning Plain
Robert Elswit was 58 in The Burning Plain as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 07 2008
Poster of Redbelt
Redbelt
Robert Elswit was 57 in Redbelt as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 26 2007
Poster of Michael Clayton
Michael Clayton
Robert Elswit was 57 in Michael Clayton as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 28 2007
Poster of American Dreamz
American Dreamz
Robert Elswit was 55 in American Dreamz as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 04 2006
Poster of Syriana
Syriana
Robert Elswit was 55 in Syriana as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 16 2005
Poster of Gigli
Gigli
Robert Elswit was 53 in Gigli as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 01 2003
Poster of Runaway Jury
Runaway Jury
Robert Elswit was 52 in Runaway Jury as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 12 2003
Poster of Punch-Drunk Love
Punch-Drunk Love
Robert Elswit was 52 in Punch-Drunk Love as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 11 2002
Poster of Impostor
Impostor
Robert Elswit was 51 in Impostor as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 03 2001
Poster of Heist
Heist
Robert Elswit was 51 in Heist as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 09 2001
Poster of Bounce
Bounce
Robert Elswit was 50 in Bounce as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 15 2000
Poster of Magnolia
Magnolia
Robert Elswit was 49 in Magnolia as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 17 1999
Poster of 8MM
8MM
Robert Elswit was 48 in 8MM as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 26 1999
Poster of Richard Lester!
Richard Lester!
Robert Elswit was 48 in Richard Lester! as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 16 1998
Poster of Tomorrow Never Dies
Tomorrow Never Dies
Robert Elswit was 47 in Tomorrow Never Dies as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 11 1997
Poster of Boogie Nights
Boogie Nights
Robert Elswit was 47 in Boogie Nights as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 10 1997
Poster of Hard Eight
Hard Eight
Robert Elswit was 46 in Hard Eight as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 15 1996
Poster of Boys
Boys
Robert Elswit was 46 in Boys as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 10 1996
Poster of The Pallbearer
The Pallbearer
Robert Elswit was 46 in The Pallbearer as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 03 1996
Poster of The River Wild
The River Wild
Robert Elswit was 44 in The River Wild as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 30 1994
Poster of A Dangerous Woman
A Dangerous Woman
Robert Elswit was 43 in A Dangerous Woman as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 13 1992
Poster of Waterland
Waterland
Robert Elswit was 42 in Waterland as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 10 1992
Poster of Paris Trout
Paris Trout
Robert Elswit was 40 in Paris Trout as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 26 1991
Poster of Opposites Attract
Opposites Attract
Robert Elswit was 40 in Opposites Attract as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 22 1990
Poster of Bad Influence
Bad Influence
Robert Elswit was 39 in Bad Influence as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 09 1990
Poster of Heart of Dixie
Heart of Dixie
Robert Elswit was 39 in Heart of Dixie as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 19 1989
Poster of Margaret Bourke-White
Margaret Bourke-White
Robert Elswit was 39 in Margaret Bourke-White as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 15 1988
Poster of Cadillac Dreams
Cadillac Dreams
Robert Elswit was 37 in Cadillac Dreams as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1988
Poster of Long Gone
Long Gone
Robert Elswit was 37 in Long Gone as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 22 1987
Poster of A Different Affair
A Different Affair
Robert Elswit was 36 in A Different Affair as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 24 1987
Poster of Into the Homeland
Into the Homeland
Robert Elswit was 36 in Into the Homeland as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1987
Poster of Trick or Treat
Trick or Treat
Robert Elswit was 36 in Trick or Treat as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 03 1986
Poster of Desert Hearts
Desert Hearts
Robert Elswit was 35 in Desert Hearts as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 01 1985
Poster of Moving Violations
Moving Violations
Robert Elswit was 34 in Moving Violations as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 19 1985
Poster of The Sure Thing
The Sure Thing
Robert Elswit was 34 in The Sure Thing as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 01 1985
Poster of Tiger Town
Tiger Town
Robert Elswit was 34 in Tiger Town as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 08 1984
Poster of Summerspell
Summerspell
Robert Elswit was 33 in Summerspell as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 25 1983
Poster of Waltz Across Texas
Waltz Across Texas
Robert Elswit was 32 in Waltz Across Texas as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1978
Poster of Fraternity Row
Fraternity Row
Robert Elswit was 27 in Fraternity Row as 'Camera Operator'.
Movie Released: 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'.
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 RIPLEY
RIPLEY
Robert Elswit was 73+ in RIPLEY as 'Director of Photography'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 10 2016