Bill Pope
Bill Pope | |
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Born |
Bowling Green, Kentucky | June 19, 1952
Occupation | Cinematographer |
Years active | 1983–present |
Bill Pope (born June 19, 1952), A.S.C. is an American cinematographer and filmmaker,[1] best known for his collaborations with directors Sam Raimi and Edgar Wright, and his work on The Matrix trilogy, being particularly known for the groundbreaking use of virtual cinematography. He has also photographed and directed numerous music videos for artists like Chris Isaak and Metallica, and eight episodes of the documentary series Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey.
Early life
Pope was born in Bowling Green, Kentucky. He attended College High School and New York University, where he received his master's degree in Fine Arts. Prior to graduation, Pope worked as the cinematographer on a student film entitled The Sixth Week which won an Oscar for Achievement in Documentary at the 5th Annual Student Academy Awards on May 21, 1978.[2]
Filmography
Film
Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Television
- 1992 - American Playhouse (1 episode)
- 1998 - Maximum Bob (1 episode)
- 1999 - Freaks and Geeks (1 episode)
- 2014 - Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey (13 episodes)
- 2016 - Preacher (1 episode)
Music videos
- 1983 - "Hold Back the Night" by Aldo Nova
- 1985 - "Dancin'" by Chris Isaak
- 1985 - "Gone Ridin'" by Chris Isaak
- 1986 - "Nasty" by Janet Jackson
- 1986 - "Mercy Street" by Peter Gabriel
- 1986 - "Red Rain" by Peter Gabriel
- 1987 - "We'll Be Together" by Sting
- 1987 - "The Ledge" by The Replacements
- 1988 - "In Your Room" by The Bangles
- 1988 - "I Did It For Love" by Night Ranger
- 1989 - "One" by Metallica
- 1990 - "Without You" by Mötley Crüe
- 1995 - "Somebody's Crying" by Chris Isaak
- 1995 - "Go Walking Down There" by Chris Isaak
- 2013 - "Hold On, We're Going Home" by Drake
- 2014 - "Gust of Wind" by Pharrell Williams
References
- ↑ "BILL POPE". www.cinematographers.nl. Retrieved 2017-12-10.
- ↑ "Amplifier Artist Directory: Bill Pope". Bowling Green Daily News. August 8, 2012. Retrieved September 14, 2012.