Wilmer Butler
Camera
Biography
Wilmer Cable Butler (April 7, 1921 – April 5, 2023) was an American cinematographer who was known for his work on The Conversation (1974), Jaws (1975), and three Rocky sequels. Butler also completed One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975) after Haskell Wexler was fired from the production, and was subsequently nominated for an Academy Award for Best Cinematography.
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Wilmer Butler
Filmography
Acting (7)
2017
Spielbergas Self
7.5
2017
The Fabulous Allan Carras Self
5.0
2009
The Shark Is Still Workingas Self
7.3
2006
Cinematographer Styleas Self
6.8
1995
The Making of 'Jaws'as Self
6.8
1992
Visions of Lightas Self
7.0
1968
Filmmakeras Self
7.3
Production & Directing (81)
2023
TAYLOR SWIFT | THE ERAS TOURCamera Technician
8.2
2009
Evil AngelDirector of Photography
5.0
2008
LimousineDirector of Photography
3.8
2007
RedlineDirector of Photography
5.1
2006
The PlagueDirector of Photography
4.9
2006
Funny MoneyDirector of Photography
5.2
2002
FrailtyDirector of Photography
7.0
2002
Joe and MaxDirector of Photography
5.1
2000
HendrixDirector of Photography
5.8
1999
Passing GloryDirector of Photography
6.0
1997
Don King: Only in AmericaDirector of Photography
6.8
1997
DeceiverDirector of Photography
6.0
1997
AnacondaDirector of Photography
5.3
1996
Dark SkiesCinematography
6.5
1996
FlipperDirector of Photography
5.6
1995
A Walton WeddingDirector of Photography
1993
Beethoven's 2ndDirector of Photography
5.6
1993
Cop & ½Director of Photography
4.6
1993
SniperDirector of Photography
6.2
1991
Hot Shots!Director of Photography
6.6
1990
Graffiti BridgeDirector of Photography
5.2
1989
When We Were YoungDirector of Photography
7.0
1988
Child's PlayDirector of Photography
6.8
1988
WildfireDirector of Photography
4.0
1988
Biloxi BluesDirector of Photography
6.3
1987
Bates MotelDirector of Photography
4.5
1986
Big TroubleDirector of Photography
5.4
1985
Rocky IVDirector of Photography
7.1
1985
BeerDirector of Photography
4.4
1984
A Streetcar Named DesireDirector of Photography
5.8
1983
The Sting IIDirector of Photography
4.7
1982
Rocky IIIDirector of Photography
6.9
1981
Killing at Hell's GateDirector of Photography
6.3
1981
StripesDirector of Photography
6.6
1981
The Night the Lights Went Out in GeorgiaDirector of Photography
5.8
1981
Death Ray 2000Director of Photography
7.0
1980
It's My TurnDirector of Photography
5.8
1980
Can't Stop the MusicDirector of Photography
4.9
1979
Rocky IIDirector of Photography
7.3
1978
Ice CastlesDirector of Photography
7.4
1978
GreaseDirector of Photography
7.4
1978
Damien - Omen IIDirector of Photography
6.4
1978
Uncle Joe ShannonDirector of Photography
6.3
1977
Capricorn OneDirector of Photography
6.8
1977
Mary WhiteDirector of Photography
5.0
1977
Demon SeedDirector of Photography
5.9
1976
Raid on EntebbeDirector of Photography
6.0
1976
Alex & the GypsyDirector of Photography
4.6
1976
The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor KingsDirector of Photography
6.1
1976
LipstickDirector of Photography
5.4
1975
Fear on TrialDirector of Photography
9.0
1975
JawsDirector of Photography
7.7
1975
The Manchu Eagle Murder Caper MysteryDirector of Photography
5.5
1975
HustlingDirector of Photography
5.8
1975
Target RiskDirector of Photography
7.0
1974
VampiraEditor
5.1
1974
The ConversationDirector of Photography
7.5
1974
The Execution of Private SlovikDirector of Photography
7.4
1974
Indict and ConvictDirector of Photography
5.0
1973
I Heard the Owl Call My NameDirector of Photography
6.8
1973
SunshineDirector of Photography
6.5
1973
Deliver Us from EvilDirector of Photography
7.5
1973
Running WildDirector of Photography
10.0
1973
Savage!Director of Photography
5.5
1972
Hickey & BoggsDirector of Photography
5.8
1972
DeliveranceSecond Unit Director of Photography
7.3
1972
DeathmasterDirector of Photography
5.0
1972
MelindaDirector of Photography
4.8
1972
The GodfatherSecond Unit Director of Photography
8.7
1972
Something EvilDirector of Photography
5.4
1971
The Return of Count YorgaDirector of Photography
5.3
1971
Drive, He SaidDirector of Photography
5.6
1970
A Clear and Present DangerDirector of Photography
7.0
1970
Adam's WomanDirector of Photography
6.9
1969
Fearless FrankDirector of Photography
5.6
1969
The Rain PeopleDirector of Photography
6.6
1968
A Space to GrowCinematography
6.2
1966
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the ForumSound Editor
6.1
1965
The Bold MenCinematography
1965
Star Trek: The CageAssistant Camera
6.2
1962
The People vs. Paul CrumpDirector of Photography
9.0