Dean Cundey
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.
Filmography
Acting (29)
2026
The Thing Expandedas Self
8.8
2025
Why Dinosaurs?as Self
2025
7.0
2019
1982: Hollywood Summeras Self
5.9
8.0
9.0
2016
Tides and Nightmaresas Himself
2015
Back in Timeas Self
6.5
7.0
2011
Return to Jurassic Parkas Self
6.6
2010
Tales from the Futureas Self
6.2
2010
Halloween: The Inside Storyas Self
7.3
2009
Waking Sleeping Beautyas Self (archive footage)
7.2
2009
Looking Back to the Futureas Self
6.6
2006
6.9
2006
Cinematographer Styleas Self
6.8
2003
Return to 'Escape from New York'as Himself
8.0
2003
6.6
2002
6.3
1999
Halloween: Unmaskedas Self
5.8
1998
7.4
1995
7.3
1994
The Flintstonesas Technician
5.4
1993
Jurassic Parkas Mate
8.0
1990
Back to the Future Part IIIas Photographer
7.5
Production & Directing (83)
2020
At LastCinematography
4.0
2020
Anastasia: Once Upon a TimeDirector of Photography
5.9
2017
Home AgainDirector of Photography
6.1
2017
Slamma JammaDirector of Photography
6.1
2016
StrippedDirector of Photography
4.2
2016
DiabloDirector of Photography
4.9
2015
Doc Brown Saves the WorldDirector of Photography
5.9
2015
The Girl in the PhotographsDirector of Photography
4.9
2014
FreedomDirector of Photography
5.5
2014
Sophia Grace & Rosie's Royal AdventureDirector of Photography
7.1
2014
Walking with the EnemyDirector of Photography
6.3
2013
Crazy Kind of LoveDirector of Photography
5.4
7.0
2011
Jack and JillDirector of Photography
4.4
2010
Scooby-Doo! Curse of the Lake MonsterDirector of Photography
6.2
2010
The Spy Next DoorDirector of Photography
5.9
2009
Amazing RacerDirector of Photography
5.9
2008
Camp RockDirector of Photography
6.4
2007
WhisperDirector of Photography
6.3
2006
The HolidayDirector of Photography
7.1
2004
GarfieldDirector of Photography
5.7
2003
Looney Tunes: Back in ActionDirector of Photography
6.4
2000
What Women WantDirector of Photography
6.5
1998
The Parent TrapDirector of Photography
7.2
1998
Krippendorf's TribeDirector of Photography
4.6
1998
Deep RisingSecond Unit Director
6.2
1997
FlubberDirector of Photography
5.7
1997
Honey, We Shrunk OurselvesDirector
5.4
1995
Apollo 13Director of Photography
7.5
1995
CasperDirector of Photography
6.3
1994
The FlintstonesDirector of Photography
5.4
1993
Jurassic ParkDirector of Photography
8.0
1992
Death Becomes HerDirector of Photography
6.8
1991
HookDirector of Photography
6.8
1991
Nothing but TroubleDirector of Photography
5.3
1990
Back to the Future Part IIIDirector of Photography
7.5
1989
Back to the Future Part IIDirector of Photography
7.8
1989
Road HouseDirector of Photography
6.8
1988
Who Framed Roger RabbitDirector of Photography
7.5
1988
Big BusinessDirector of Photography
6.4
1987
Project XDirector of Photography
6.2
1986
Big Trouble in Little ChinaDirector of Photography
7.2
1985
Warning SignDirector of Photography
6.0
1985
Back to the FutureDirector of Photography
8.3
1984
It Came Upon the Midnight ClearDirector of Photography
5.9
1984
Invitation to HellDirector of Photography
5.1
1984
Romancing the StoneDirector of Photography
6.8
1984
AmazonsDirector of Photography
5.0
1983
D.C. CabDirector of Photography
5.2
1983
Psycho IIDirector of Photography
6.5
1983
M.A.D.D.: Mothers Against Drunk DriversDirector of Photography
7.0
1983
The Invisible WomanDirector of Photography
7.5
1982
Halloween III: Season of the WitchDirector of Photography
5.3
1982
The ThingDirector of Photography
8.1
1982
Jaws of SatanDirector of Photography
5.1
1981
Halloween IIDirector of Photography
6.6
1981
Escape from New YorkDirector of Photography
7.0
1981
Separate WaysDirector of Photography
4.7
1980
Without WarningDirector of Photography
5.2
1980
GalaxinaDirector of Photography
3.9
1980
The FogDirector of Photography
6.7
1979
Roller BoogieDirector of Photography
5.6
1979
Rock 'n' Roll High SchoolDirector of Photography
6.3
1979
Angels' BrigadeDirector of Photography
3.1
1978
Hanging on a StarDirector of Photography
10.0
1978
HalloweenDirector of Photography
7.6
1978
Hi-RidersDirector of Photography
6.1
1977
Charge of the Model T'sCinematography
10.0
1977
Bare KnucklesDirector of Photography
5.3
1977
Satan's CheerleadersDirector of Photography
4.5
1976
Black ShampooDirector of Photography
4.7
1976
Creature from Black LakeDirector of Photography
5.2
1976
Ilsa: Harem Keeper of the Oil SheiksCamera Operator
4.9
1976
Ilsa: Harem Keeper of the Oil SheiksDirector of Photography
4.9
1976
The Witch Who Came from the SeaDirector of Photography
5.9
1976
The Witch Who Came from the SeaTechnical Supervisor
5.9
1975
That Girl from BostonCinematography
9.0
1974
Psycho SistersDirector of Photography
10.0
1974
Where the Red Fern GrowsDirector of Photography
6.9
1973
The No Mercy ManDirector of Photography
5.0
4.3
1969
Evan's CornerCinematography
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Bad TimingCinematography