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Dean Cundey
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Dean Cundey

Born 1946-03-12
Alhambra, California, USA
Department: Camera

Biography

Dean Raymond Cundey (born March 12, 1946) is an American cinematographer and film director. He is known for his collaborations with John Carpenter, Steven Spielberg, Robert Zemeckis, as well as his extensive work in the horror genre, in addition to numerous family and comedy films. He was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Cinematography for his work on Who Framed Roger Rabbit and has been nominated for numerous BAFTAs and BSC Awards.

Known For

Prominent works featuring Dean Cundey

Back to the Future
Movie
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Back to the Future

1985
TMDB4.2
Jurassic Park
Movie
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Jurassic Park

1993
TMDB4.0
Back to the Future Part II
Movie
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Back to the Future Part II

1989
TMDB3.9
Back to the Future Part III
Movie
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Back to the Future Part III

1990
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The Mandalorian
TV
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The Mandalorian

2019
TMDB4.2
The Thing
Movie
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The Thing

1982
TMDB4.0
Halloween
Movie
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Halloween

1978
TMDB3.8
Who Framed Roger Rabbit
Movie
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Who Framed Roger Rabbit

1988
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Apollo 13
Movie
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Apollo 13

1995
TMDB3.8
Hook
Movie
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Hook

1991
TMDB3.4

Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (119 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
The Thing ExpandedThe Thing ExpandedSelfMovie2026
Why Dinosaurs?Why Dinosaurs?SelfMovie2025
Untold Stories of Back to the FutureUntold Stories of Back to the FutureSelfMovie2025
The Book of Boba FettThe Book of Boba FettDirector of PhotographyTV Series2021
The Book of Boba FettThe Book of Boba FettAdditional Director of PhotographyTV Series2021
At LastAt LastCinematographyMovie2020
Clapboard Jungle: Surviving the Independent Film BusinessClapboard Jungle: Surviving the Independent Film BusinessSelfMovie2020
Anastasia: Once Upon a TimeAnastasia: Once Upon a TimeDirector of PhotographyMovie2020
Class of '79: 40 Years of Rock 'N' Roll High SchoolSelf / AppearanceMovie2019
The MandalorianThe MandalorianDirector of PhotographyTV Series2019
1982: Hollywood Summer1982: Hollywood SummerSelfMovie2019
Purgatory: Entering John Carpenter's 'Escape From New York'Purgatory: Entering John Carpenter's 'Escape From New York'SelfMovie2018
Retribution: Uncovering John Carpenter's 'The Fog'Retribution: Uncovering John Carpenter's 'The Fog'SelfMovie2018
Eli Roth's History of HorrorEli Roth's History of HorrorSelfTV Series2018
Dreams and Memories of Where the Red Fern GrowsDreams and Memories of Where the Red Fern GrowsSelfMovie2018
Home AgainHome AgainDirector of PhotographyMovie2017
Slamma JammaSlamma JammaDirector of PhotographyMovie2017
StrippedStrippedDirector of PhotographyMovie2016
Tides and NightmaresTides and NightmaresHimselfMovie2016
DiabloDiabloDirector of PhotographyMovie2016
Doc Brown Saves the WorldDoc Brown Saves the WorldDirector of PhotographyMovie2015
Back in TimeBack in TimeSelfMovie2015
The Girl in the PhotographsThe Girl in the PhotographsDirector of PhotographyMovie2015
FreedomFreedomDirector of PhotographyMovie2014
Sophia Grace & Rosie's Royal AdventureSophia Grace & Rosie's Royal AdventureDirector of PhotographyMovie2014
Walking with the EnemyWalking with the EnemyDirector of PhotographyMovie2014
Crazy Kind of LoveCrazy Kind of LoveDirector of PhotographyMovie2013
The Nightmare Isn't Over! The Making of Halloween IIThe Nightmare Isn't Over! The Making of Halloween IISelfMovie2012
Stand Alone: The Making of Halloween III: Season of the WitchStand Alone: The Making of Halloween III: Season of the WitchSelfMovie2012
The Nightmare Isn't Over! The Making of Halloween IIThe Nightmare Isn't Over! The Making of Halloween IIThanksMovie2012
Jack and JillJack and JillDirector of PhotographyMovie2011
Return to Jurassic ParkReturn to Jurassic ParkSelfMovie2011
Tales from the FutureTales from the FutureSelfMovie2010
Halloween: The Inside StoryHalloween: The Inside StorySelfMovie2010
Scooby-Doo! Curse of the Lake MonsterScooby-Doo! Curse of the Lake MonsterDirector of PhotographyMovie2010
The Spy Next DoorThe Spy Next DoorDirector of PhotographyMovie2010
Waking Sleeping BeautyWaking Sleeping BeautySelf (archive footage)Movie2009
Amazing RacerAmazing RacerDirector of PhotographyMovie2009
Looking Back to the FutureLooking Back to the FutureSelfMovie2009
Camp RockCamp RockDirector of PhotographyMovie2008
WhisperWhisperDirector of PhotographyMovie2007
The HolidayThe HolidayDirector of PhotographyMovie2006
Halloween: 25 Years of TerrorHalloween: 25 Years of TerrorSelfMovie2006
Cinematographer StyleCinematographer StyleSelfMovie2006
GarfieldGarfieldDirector of PhotographyMovie2004
Return to 'Escape from New York'HimselfMovie2003
Looney Tunes: Back in ActionLooney Tunes: Back in ActionDirector of PhotographyMovie2003
Halloween: A Cut Above the RestHalloween: A Cut Above the RestSelfMovie2003
Tales from the Mist: Inside 'The Fog'Tales from the Mist: Inside 'The Fog'SelfMovie2002
What Women WantWhat Women WantDirector of PhotographyMovie2000
The West WingThe West WingDirector of PhotographyTV Series1999
Halloween: UnmaskedHalloween: UnmaskedSelfMovie1999
The Thing: Terror Takes ShapeThe Thing: Terror Takes ShapeSelfMovie1998
The Parent TrapThe Parent TrapDirector of PhotographyMovie1998
Krippendorf's TribeKrippendorf's TribeDirector of PhotographyMovie1998
Deep RisingDeep RisingSecond Unit DirectorMovie1998
FlubberFlubberDirector of PhotographyMovie1997
Honey, We Shrunk OurselvesHoney, We Shrunk OurselvesDirectorMovie1997
Apollo 13Apollo 13Director of PhotographyMovie1995
CasperCasperDirector of PhotographyMovie1995
The Making of 'Jurassic Park'The Making of 'Jurassic Park'SelfMovie1995
The FlintstonesThe FlintstonesTechnicianMovie1994
The FlintstonesThe FlintstonesDirector of PhotographyMovie1994
Jurassic ParkJurassic ParkMateMovie1993
Jurassic ParkJurassic ParkDirector of PhotographyMovie1993
Death Becomes HerDeath Becomes HerDirector of PhotographyMovie1992
HookHookDirector of PhotographyMovie1991
Nothing but TroubleNothing but TroubleDirector of PhotographyMovie1991
Back to the Future Part IIIBack to the Future Part IIIPhotographerMovie1990
Back to the Future Part IIIBack to the Future Part IIIDirector of PhotographyMovie1990
Back to the Future Part IIBack to the Future Part IIDirector of PhotographyMovie1989
Tales from the CryptTales from the CryptDirector of PhotographyTV Series1989
Road HouseRoad HouseDirector of PhotographyMovie1989
Who Framed Roger RabbitWho Framed Roger RabbitDirector of PhotographyMovie1988
Big BusinessBig BusinessDirector of PhotographyMovie1988
Project XProject XDirector of PhotographyMovie1987
Big Trouble in Little ChinaBig Trouble in Little ChinaDirector of PhotographyMovie1986
Warning SignWarning SignDirector of PhotographyMovie1985
Back to the FutureBack to the FutureDirector of PhotographyMovie1985
It Came Upon the Midnight ClearIt Came Upon the Midnight ClearDirector of PhotographyMovie1984
Invitation to HellInvitation to HellDirector of PhotographyMovie1984
Romancing the StoneRomancing the StoneDirector of PhotographyMovie1984
AmazonsAmazonsDirector of PhotographyMovie1984
D.C. CabD.C. CabDirector of PhotographyMovie1983
Psycho IIPsycho IIDirector of PhotographyMovie1983
M.A.D.D.: Mothers Against Drunk DriversM.A.D.D.: Mothers Against Drunk DriversDirector of PhotographyMovie1983
The Invisible WomanThe Invisible WomanDirector of PhotographyMovie1983
Halloween III: Season of the WitchHalloween III: Season of the WitchDirector of PhotographyMovie1982
The ThingThe ThingDirector of PhotographyMovie1982
Jaws of SatanJaws of SatanDirector of PhotographyMovie1982
Halloween IIHalloween IIDirector of PhotographyMovie1981
Escape from New YorkEscape from New YorkDirector of PhotographyMovie1981
Separate WaysSeparate WaysDirector of PhotographyMovie1981
Without WarningWithout WarningDirector of PhotographyMovie1980
GalaxinaGalaxinaDirector of PhotographyMovie1980
The FogThe FogDirector of PhotographyMovie1980
Roller BoogieRoller BoogieDirector of PhotographyMovie1979
Rock 'n' Roll High SchoolRock 'n' Roll High SchoolDirector of PhotographyMovie1979
Tales of the UnexpectedTales of the UnexpectedDirector of PhotographyTV Series1979
Angels' BrigadeAngels' BrigadeDirector of PhotographyMovie1979
Hanging on a StarHanging on a StarDirector of PhotographyMovie1978
HalloweenHalloweenDirector of PhotographyMovie1978
Hi-RidersHi-RidersDirector of PhotographyMovie1978
Charge of the Model T'sCharge of the Model T'sCinematographyMovie1977
Bare KnucklesBare KnucklesDirector of PhotographyMovie1977
Satan's CheerleadersSatan's CheerleadersDirector of PhotographyMovie1977
Black ShampooBlack ShampooDirector of PhotographyMovie1976
Creature from Black LakeCreature from Black LakeDirector of PhotographyMovie1976
Ilsa: Harem Keeper of the Oil SheiksIlsa: Harem Keeper of the Oil SheiksCamera OperatorMovie1976
Ilsa: Harem Keeper of the Oil SheiksIlsa: Harem Keeper of the Oil SheiksDirector of PhotographyMovie1976
The Witch Who Came from the SeaThe Witch Who Came from the SeaDirector of PhotographyMovie1976
The Witch Who Came from the SeaThe Witch Who Came from the SeaTechnical SupervisorMovie1976
That Girl from BostonThat Girl from BostonCinematographyMovie1975
Psycho SistersPsycho SistersDirector of PhotographyMovie1974
Where the Red Fern GrowsWhere the Red Fern GrowsDirector of PhotographyMovie1974
The No Mercy ManThe No Mercy ManDirector of PhotographyMovie1973
Gas! -Or- It Became Necessary to Destroy the World in Order to Save It.Gas! -Or- It Became Necessary to Destroy the World in Order to Save It.Makeup ArtistMovie1970
Evan's CornerEvan's CornerCinematographyMovie1969
Bad TimingCinematographyMovie—