Biography
Dante Spinotti, A.S.C., A.I.C. (born 22 August 1943) is an Italian cinematographer and a member of the Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. He is known for his collaborations with directors Michael Mann, Michael Apted, Deon Taylor, and Brett Ratner, and is frequently credited with helping to pioneer the use of high-definition digital video in cinematography. He is a BAFTA Award recipient and two-time Academy Award nominee (for L.A. Confidential and The Insider).
Filmography
all 82
Movies 80
self 12
Director 6
Producer 2
TV Shows 2
Cinematographer
Alto Knights (2025)
Movie
Cinematographer
Posso entrare? An ode to Naples (2023)
Movie
Producer
Where Are You (2022)
Movie
Self
One Perfect Shot (2022)
TV
Cinematographer
Fatale (2020)
Movie
7
Cinematographer
Elyse (2020)
Movie
Producer
Now Is Everything (2019)
Movie
Cinematographer
Black and Blue (2019)
Movie
5.11
Cinematographer
Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018)
Movie
7.46
Cinematographer
Traffik (2018)
Movie
7.5
Cinematographer
Freak Show (2018)
Movie
Self
Close Encounters with Vilmos Zsigmond (2016)
Movie
Self - cinematographer
Borsalino City (2016)
Movie
Cinematographer
I Saw the Light (2016)
Movie
7
Cinematographer
Edge (2015)
TV
Director of Photography
Hercules (2014)
Movie
5.41
Cinematographer
Vinodentro (2013)
Movie
Cinematographer
Tower Heist (2011)
Movie
6.4
Cinematographer
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (2010)
Movie
6.01
Self
Making The Last of the Mohicans (2010)
Movie
Self
Michael Mann: Making 'Public Enemies' (2009)
Movie
Cinematographer
Public Enemies (2009)
Movie
5.67
Self
Sunlight and Shadow: The Visual Style of 'L.A. Confidential' (2008)
Movie
Self
Whatever You Desire: Making 'L.A. Confidential' (2008)
Movie
Cinematographer
Flash of Genius (2008)
Movie
Cinematographer
Visual Acoustics (2008)
Movie
Herr Kleiner / Mr. Moretti / Director of Photography
Deception (2008)
Movie
6
Cinematographer
Slipstream (2007)
Movie
Director of Photography
X-Men: The Last Stand (2006)
Movie
6.03
Cinematographer
The Contract (2006)
Movie
Self
Pacino and De Niro: The Conversation (2005)
Movie
Self
The Making of 'Heat' (2005)
Movie
Cinematographer
After the Sunset (2004)
Movie
6
Self
A Director's Journey: The Making of 'Red Dragon' (2003)
Movie
Cinematographer
Pinocchio (2002)
Movie
Cinematographer
Red Dragon (2002)
Movie
5.62
Cinematographer
Lucky Star (2002)
Movie
Cinematographer
Bandits (2001)
Movie
4.75
Self
The 'Manhunter' Look: A Conversation with Dante Spinotti (2001)
Movie
Cinematographer
The Family Man (2000)
Movie
8.33
Cinematographer
Wonder Boys (2000)
Movie
10
Cinematographer
The Insider (1999)
Movie
2
Cinematographer
Goodbye Lover (1999)
Movie
Cinematographer
The Other Sister (1999)
Movie
Self
Mythos Hollywood - Das Geheimnis des Erfolgs (1998)
Movie
Cinematographer
L.A. Confidential (1997)
Movie
5.1
Cinematographer
The Mirror Has Two Faces (1996)
Movie
Director of Photography
Heat (1995)
Movie
7.44
Cinematographer
The Star Maker (1995)
Movie
Cinematographer
The Quick and the Dead (1995)
Movie
6
Cinematographer
Nell (1994)
Movie
Cinematographer
Blink (1993)
Movie
Cinematographer
The Secret of the Old Woods (1993)
Movie
Cinematographer
La fine è nota (1993)
Movie
Cinematographer
The Last of the Mohicans (1992)
Movie
5.57
Cinematographer
Frankie and Johnny (1991)
Movie
4
Cinematographer
Hudson Hawk (1991)
Movie
5.29
Cinematographer
True Colors (1991)
Movie
6
Cinematographer
The Comfort of Strangers (1990)
Movie
Cinematographer
Cellini: A Violent Life (1990)
Movie
Cinematographer
Torrents of Spring (1989)
Movie
Cinematographer
Beaches (1988)
Movie
6
Cinematographer
Mamba (1988)
Movie
Cinematographer
The Legend of the Holy Drinker (1988)
Movie
Cinematographer
Illegally Yours (1988)
Movie
Director of Photography
Aria (1987)
Movie
Cinematographer
From the Hip (1987)
Movie
6
Cinematographer
Crimes of the Heart (1986)
Movie
Cinematographer
Manhunter (1986)
Movie
5.23
Cinematographer
Choke Canyon (1986)
Movie
Cinematographer
The Berlin Affair (1985)
Movie
Cinematographer
The Dark Side of Love (1984)
Movie
Cinematographer
Thus Spoke Bellavista (1984)
Movie
Additional Director of Photography
Voyage of the Rock Aliens (1984)
Movie
Cinematographer
Sotto Sotto (1984)
Movie
Cinematographer
Cinderella '80 (1984)
Movie
Cinematographer
Dream of a Summer Night (1983)
Movie
Cinematographer
Hearts and Armour (1983)
Movie
Cinematographer
The Basileus Quartet (1983)
Movie
Cinematographer
Disobedience (1981)
Movie
Cinematographer
The Soup (1981)
Movie
Cinematographer
That's Amore!
Movie
Ratings
Average 6.03
Based on 4.76 Million movie and tv ratings over time
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2023
Information
Known ForCamera
GenderMale
Birthday1943-08-22 (80 years old)
Birth PlaceTolmezzo, Italy
CitizenshipsItaly, United States of America
AwardsDavid di Donatello
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