
John M. Stephens
Camera
Biography
John Morley Stephens (November 17, 1932 - June 18, 2015) was an American cinematographer. He pioneered a number of cinematographic devices, including the body camera mount for the 1966 film Seconds, and the world's first remotely operated pan-and-tilt-head camera.
As a cinematographer, Stephens was known for his work on such films as Billy Jack, Blacula, Martin Scorsese's Boxcar Bertha, and William Friedkin's Sorcerer. He also shot the memorable bicycle chase for Steven Spielberg's E.T., though he did not receive on-screen credit for his work.
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring John M. Stephens
Filmography
Acting (1)
1968
The Man Who Makes the Differenceas Himself
7.0
Production & Directing (42)
1999
Baby Huey's Great Easter AdventureDirector of Photography
3.0
1997
TitanicSecond Unit Director of Photography
7.9
1996
OverkillDirector of Photography
7.5
1996
The ArrivalAerial Camera
6.0
1994
Major League IISecond Unit Director of Photography
5.7
1993
Undercover BluesSecond Unit Director of Photography
6.0
1992
Out on a LimbSecond Unit Director of Photography
5.3
1992
BeethovenSecond Unit Director of Photography
5.8
1991
V.I. WarshawskiSecond Unit Director of Photography
4.8
1991
The Marla Hanson StoryDirector of Photography
6.7
1991
Eve of DestructionCamera Operator
4.7
1990
Marked for DeathSecond Unit Director of Photography
6.1
1990
Ski PatrolDirector of Photography
4.8
1988
Midnight RunAerial Director of Photography
7.2
1987
Steele JusticeDirector of Photography
4.7
1987
CrystalstoneDirector of Photography
6.7
1986
¡Three Amigos!Second Unit Director
6.3
1985
Half NelsonCinematography
1977
SorcererDirector of Photography
7.5
1975
Rocky Mountain ChristmasCamera Operator
8.5
1975
SwitchDirector of Photography
9.0
1974
Roll, Freddy, Roll!Director of Photography
7.0
1974
The Yin and the Yang of Mr. GoDirector of Photography
4.9
1974
Pray for the WildcatsDirector of Photography
6.2
1973
Outrage!Director of Photography
6.6
1973
Dying Room OnlyDirector of Photography
6.6
1973
Little CigarsDirector of Photography
5.3
1972
BlaculaDirector of Photography
5.5
1972
Boxcar BerthaDirector of Photography
5.8
1972
Black RodeoCamera Operator
9.0
1972
ProbeDirector of Photography
5.8
1971
Bunny O'HareDirector of Photography
5.4
1971
Soul in Cinema: Filming 'Shaft' on LocationCamera Operator
7.3
1971
Billy JackDirector of Photography
6.0
1971
YumaDirector of Photography
5.9
1969
Gidget Grows UpDirector of Photography
6.7
1969
The Fantastic Plastic MachineCinematography
9.0
1969
Run, Angel, Run!Director of Photography
4.2
1968
Ice Station ZebraAdditional Photography
6.4
1966
Grand PrixCamera Operator
7.3
1965
The Hallelujah TrailCamera Operator
6.1
1955
Oklahoma!Assistant Camera
6.6







