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John Schwartzman

John Schwartzman

Camera·b. 1960·Los Angeles, California, USA

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John Leonard Schwartzman, A.S.C. (born October 18, 1960) is an American cinematographer, best known for his work on Jurassic World, The Amazing Spider-Man, The Rock, and Seabiscuit, for which he received an Oscar nomination for Best Cinematography.

Schwartzman was born on October 18, 1960, in Los Angeles, California. He is the son of producer Jack Schwartzman and the stepson of actress Talia Shire. He is the brother of Stephanie Schwartzman and half-brother to actors/musicians Jason Schwartzman and Robert Schwartzman. John graduated from the University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts in 1985. His father was Jewish, whereas his mother was Catholic.

Schwartzman works as a cinematographer. He is best known for his collaborations with directors Michael Bay, John Lee Hancock, Colin Trevorrow, James Foley, and Paul Feig.

The Housemaid

The Housemaid

Cinematographer

2025 3.0
Mr. Harrigan's Phone

Mr. Harrigan's Phone

Cinematographer

2022 3.0
Dracula Untold

Dracula Untold

Cinematographer

2014 4.0
Industrial Symphony No. 1: The Dream of the Brokenhearted

Industrial Symphony No. 1: The Dream of the Brokenhearted

Cinematographer

1990
Rockula

Rockula

Cinematographer

1990
Waxwork

Waxwork

Second Unit Director of Photography

1988 3.3