Elliot Davis | |
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| Born | (1948-05-23)May 23, 1948 (age 77) USA |
| Occupation | Cinematographer |
| Years active | 1976–present |
Elliot Davis (born May 23, 1948) is an American cinematographer.
Davis graduated fromVirginia Tech with aBachelor of Arts in Architecture and aMaster of Fine Arts in Film fromUCLA.[1] Davis feels his tenure as an architect carries over into his shooting style.[2]
Davis began his career in the mid 1970s, acting as cinematographer on the dramaHarvest: 3,000 Years. He also would act as the camera operator for various films, including Francis Ford Coppola'sThe Outsiders andJoel Schumacher'sSt. Elmo's Fire. Davis would collaborate frequently with several directors, includingSteven Soderbergh (King of the Hill,The Underneath,Gray's Anatomy,Out of Sight),Catherine Hardwicke (Thirteen,Lords of Dogtown,The Nativity Story,Twilight), andJessie Nelson (I Am Sam,Love the Coopers).
Davis was the director of photography forNate Parker's controversial directorial debutThe Birth of a Nation. Davis was not familiar with Parker prior to receiving the script, but soon forged a creative connection with him, using films such asThe Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford as influence for the look ofNation.[3]
Additional works includeThe Cutting Edge,Father of the Bride Part II,Equinox,Larger than Life,Forces of Nature,40 Days and 40 Nights,White Oleander,Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde,A Love Song for Bobby Long,The Iron Lady,Man of Tai Chi and the upcomingAbove Suspicion.
For his work onEquinox andThe Underneath, Davis received two nominations for theIndependent Spirit Award for Best Cinematography.
Film
TV movies
| Year | Title | Director |
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| 1979 | The Tenth Month | Joan Tewkesbury |
| 1997 | Mayflower Madam | Lou Antonio |
| 1992 | Memphis | Yves Simoneau |
| 1996 | Nightjohn | Charles Burnett |
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