Geoffrey Haley

Geoffrey Haley

Known for: Camera

Biography

Geoffrey Haley is an acclaimed camera operator and filmmaker known for his work on some of Hollywood’s most visually compelling films. Born with a deep passion for film and music, Haley was a cellist from age five and grew up experimenting with an 8mm camera. However, upon finishing high school, he chose to pursue film over music, fearing that relying on his musical passion for income might diminish his love for it.


Haley studied psychophysiology on the West Coast, strategically selecting a university that allowed him to spend summers in Los Angeles, gaining hands-on experience in the film industry. His musical background helped him secure early work as a boom operator. Later, he transitioned to video playback before ultimately finding his niche in the camera department.


His first significant break came when he was tasked with shooting the iconic floating bag scene in American Beauty (1999). Originally intended as a CGI placeholder, Haley’s footage was so compelling that it became a defining visual of the film. This exposure led to him being hired for HBO’s Six Feet Under (2001–2005), where he remained for the entire five-season run, refining his skills in cinematography, scene breakdown, and collaboration with directors and actors.


While working on Six Feet Under, Haley ventured into directing and writing, creating The Parlor (2001), which earned an Honorable Mention at Sundance 2002. He later wrote a feature screenplay purchased by a major studio but remained unproduced due to budget constraints. Determined to direct, he wrote The Last Word (2008), a romantic comedy that premiered at Sundance and saw a successful theatrical release.


Despite his directing aspirations, Haley found a fulfilling career in camera operation. His philosophy emphasizes collaboration with directors to serve the story, emotion, and performance rather than getting lost in the technical aspects of the job. His approach has led to successful collaborations with cinematographers like Lawrence Sher ASC and Stephen F. Windon ASC ACS, as well as directors including Todd Phillips (Joker), David O. Russell (The Fighter, American Hustle), and Danny Boyle (Steve Jobs).


Haley’s expertise in Steadicam operation has been pivotal in high-profile productions, notably his work on Steve Jobs (2015), where he navigated the challenges of capturing long takes of dialogue-heavy scenes. He has also played a key role in large-scale action films, working closely with the Russo brothers on Avengers: Endgame (2019), Cherry (2021), and The Gray Man (2022), where he also served as an executive producer.


A respected figure in the camera operating community, Haley serves on the board of governors for the Society of Camera Operators (SOC). His dedication to storytelling and immersive cinematography has earned him multiple accolades, including the SOC Camera Operator of the Year Award for Joker and Cherry.

Filmography

all 82

Movies 69

TV Shows 13

Director 6

Producer 2

Executive Producer / 'A' Camera Operator
The Electric State

The Electric State (2025)

Movie
'A' Camera Operator / Steadicam Operator
Blue Beetle

Blue Beetle (2023)

Movie
7
Director of Photography
Citadel

Citadel (2023)

TV
6
Executive Producer
The Gray Man

The Gray Man (2022)

Movie
6
'A' Camera Operator / Steadicam Operator
Cherry

Cherry (2021)

Movie
7.8
'A' Camera Operator / Steadicam Operator
Joker

Joker (2019)

Movie
7.21
Camera Operator / Steadicam Operator
Avengers: Infinity War

Avengers: Infinity War (2018)

Movie
7.32
'B' Camera Operator / Steadicam Operator
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle

Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017)

Movie
6.9
Steadicam Operator
Baywatch

Baywatch (2017)

Movie
7.15
Steadicam Operator / 'A' Camera Operator
The Fate of the Furious

The Fate of the Furious (2017)

Movie
6.47
Steadicam Operator / 'A' Camera Operator
CHiPS

CHiPS (2017)

Movie
6
Steadicam Operator / 'A' Camera Operator
War Dogs

War Dogs (2016)

Movie
7.13
'B' Camera Operator / Steadicam Operator
Ride Along 2

Ride Along 2 (2016)

Movie
7.23
'A' Camera Operator / Steadicam Operator
Trumbo

Trumbo (2015)

Movie
5.17
Steadicam Operator
Steve Jobs

Steve Jobs (2015)

Movie
6.33
'A' Camera Operator / Steadicam Operator
Furious 7

Furious 7 (2015)

Movie
6.75
'A' Camera Operator / Steadicam Operator
Wish I Was Here

Wish I Was Here (2014)

Movie
10
Steadicam Operator
Supremacy

Supremacy (2014)

Movie
'A' Camera Operator / Steadicam Operator
G.I. Joe: Retaliation

G.I. Joe: Retaliation (2013)

Movie
7
Steadicam Operator / 'A' Camera Operator
Snitch

Snitch (2013)

Movie
6.11
'B' Camera Operator / Steadicam Operator
Identity Thief

Identity Thief (2013)

Movie
6.5
'A' Camera Operator
Game Change

Game Change (2012)

Movie
8
Steadicam Operator
Fast Five

Fast Five (2011)

Movie
5.56
Steadicam Operator
The Fighter

The Fighter (2010)

Movie
5.67
'B' Camera Operator / Steadicam Operator
Easy A

Easy A (2010)

Movie
6.29
Steadicam Operator
The Chosen One

The Chosen One (2010)

Movie
Steadicam Operator / 'B' Camera Operator
Dinner for Schmucks

Dinner for Schmucks (2010)

Movie
6
'A' Camera Operator / Steadicam Operator
MacGruber

MacGruber (2010)

Movie
Steadicam Operator / 'A' Camera Operator
She's Out of My League

She's Out of My League (2010)

Movie
5.88
'C' Camera Operator
Shrink

Shrink (2009)

Movie
6
Steadicam Operator / 'B' Camera Operator / Camera Operator
Hung

Hung (2009)

TV
3.5
'B' Camera Operator / Steadicam Operator / Camera Operator
The Hangover

The Hangover (2009)

Movie
6.69
'B' Camera Operator / Steadicam Operator
Swingtown

Swingtown (2008)

TV
Director / Writer / Camera Operator / Steadicam Operator
The Last Word

The Last Word (2008)

Movie
'A' Camera Operator / Steadicam Operator
First Sunday

First Sunday (2008)

Movie
7
Steadicam Operator
Feast of Love

Feast of Love (2007)

Movie
Camera Operator / Steadicam Operator
The Bronx Is Burning

The Bronx Is Burning (2007)

TV
Camera Operator / Steadicam Operator / 'B' Camera Operator
Freedom Writers

Freedom Writers (2007)

Movie
7.67
Steadicam Operator / Camera Operator
The Singles Table

The Singles Table (2007)

TV
Steadicam Operator
Believe in Me

Believe in Me (2006)

Movie
Steadicam Operator
Crank

Crank (2006)

Movie
6.02
'A' Camera Operator / Steadicam Operator
Hollis & Rae

Hollis & Rae (2006)

Movie
Steadicam Operator
Hot Tamale

Hot Tamale (2006)

Movie
'B' Camera Operator
The Gymnast

The Gymnast (2006)

Movie
Steadicam Operator
The Loop

The Loop (2006)

TV
Camera Operator
Night Stalker

Night Stalker (2005)

TV
Second Unit Director / Second Unit Director of Photography / Steadicam Operator
Cry_Wolf

Cry_Wolf (2005)

Movie
6.1
Camera Operator / Steadicam Operator
Revenge of the Middle-Aged Woman

Revenge of the Middle-Aged Woman (2004)

Movie
Steadicam Operator
Entourage

Entourage (2004)

TV
6.09
'B' Camera Operator / Steadicam Operator
Repli-Kate

Repli-Kate (2002)

Movie
'A' Camera Operator / Steadicam Operator
Beethoven's 4th

Beethoven's 4th (2001)

Movie
5.5
Writer / Director / Editor
The Parlor

The Parlor (2001)

Movie
Steadicam Operator
Running Mates

Running Mates (2000)

Movie
Steadicam Operator
Drive Me Crazy

Drive Me Crazy (1999)

Movie
6
Steadicam Operator
Gideon

Gideon (1998)

Movie
Camera Operator
Thirst

Thirst (1998)

Movie
Camera Operator / Steadicam Operator
Naked Lies

Naked Lies (1998)

Movie
Steadicam Operator
God Said, 'Ha!'

God Said, 'Ha!' (1998)

Movie
Steadicam Operator
Jungle Boy

Jungle Boy (1998)

Movie
7
Steadicam Operator
Joyride

Joyride (1997)

Movie
Steadicam Operator
Jack Frost

Jack Frost (1997)

Movie
Steadicam Operator
Fever Lake

Fever Lake (1997)

Movie
6
Boom Operator
Ed

Ed (1996)

Movie
6
Boom Operator
Hot Line

Hot Line (1995)

TV

Information

Known For
Camera

Gender
Male

Also Known As
Geoff Haley, Jeff Haley

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Steve Kelso worked together with Geoffrey Haley in:
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1 TV Show
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Jack Gill worked together with Geoffrey Haley in:
7 Movies
Stephen F. Windon
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Stephen F. Windon worked together with Geoffrey Haley in:
7 Movies
Gregory Irwin
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Gregory Irwin worked together with Geoffrey Haley in:
7 Movies
Chris Castaldi
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Chris Castaldi worked together with Geoffrey Haley in:
5 Movies
1 TV Show
Renae Moneymaker
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Renae Moneymaker worked together with Geoffrey Haley in:
6 Movies
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Matt Leonard worked together with Geoffrey Haley in:
6 Movies
Jimmy N. Roberts
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Jimmy N. Roberts worked together with Geoffrey Haley in:
6 Movies
Clay Cullen
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Clay Cullen worked together with Geoffrey Haley in:
6 Movies
Henry Kingi
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Henry Kingi worked together with Geoffrey Haley in:
6 Movies
Tara Macken
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Tara Macken worked together with Geoffrey Haley in:
6 Movies
Patrick Rousseau
Geoffrey Haley,
Patrick Rousseau worked together with Geoffrey Haley in:
5 Movies
1 TV Show
Joe Russo
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Joe Russo worked together with Geoffrey Haley in:
5 Movies
1 TV Show
Anthony Russo
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Anthony Russo worked together with Geoffrey Haley in:
5 Movies
1 TV Show
Shauna Galligan
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Shauna Galligan worked together with Geoffrey Haley in:
5 Movies
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