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James R. Bagdonas(I)

  • Cinematographer
  • Camera and Electrical Department
  • Director
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James R. Bagdonas in Modern Family (2009)
James R. Bagdonas was born on 13 May 1951 in the USA. He is a cinematographer and director, known for Modern Family (2009), Chicago Hope (1994) and Hunter (1984).
BornMay 13, 1951
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    • Nominated for 4 Primetime Emmys
      • 2 wins & 10 nominations total

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    Known for

    Sofía Vergara, Julie Bowen, Ty Burrell, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Sarah Hyland, Ed O'Neill, Eric Stonestreet, Beatrice the Dog, Ariel Winter, Nolan Gould, Rico Rodriguez, Reid Ewing, Aubrey Anderson-Emmons, and Jeremy Maguire in Modern Family (2009)
    Modern Family
    8.5
    TV Series
    • Cinematographer
    Lauren Holly, Hector Elizondo, Carla Gugino, Mark Harmon, Barbara Hershey, Mandy Patinkin, Adam Arkin, and Rocky Carroll in Chicago Hope (1994)
    Chicago Hope
    6.9
    TV Series
    • Cinematographer
    Fred Dryer and Stepfanie Kramer in Hunter (1984)
    Hunter
    6.9
    TV Series
    • Cinematographer
    Tara Reid and Ryan Reynolds in Van Wilder (2002)
    Van Wilder
    6.4
    • Cinematographer(as James Bagdonas)
    • 2002

    Credits

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    Cinematographer

    • Kathy Bates, Jason Ritter, Leah Lewis, David Del Rio, and Skye P. Marshall in Matlock (2024)
      Matlock
      7.5
      TV Series
      • director of photography
      • Cinematographer (as James Bagdonas)
      • 2024–2026
    • John Stamos, Jessalyn Gilsig, Sara Echeagaray, Yvette Nicole Brown, Sophia Mitri Schloss, Cricket Wampler, Tisha Custodio, Tiana Le, and Nell Verlaque in Big Shot (2021)
      Big Shot
      7.4
      TV Series
      • Cinematographer
      • 2022
    • Maggie (2022)
      Maggie
      7.1
      TV Series
      • director of photography (as James Bagdonas)
      • 2022
    • Diana Maria Riva, Savannah Nicole Ruiz, Olivia Goncalves, and Juan Javier Cardenas in Gordita Chronicles (2022)
      Gordita Chronicles
      7.5
      TV Series
      • director of photography (as Jim Bagdonas)
      • 2022
    • Don Johnson, Kenan Thompson, Kimrie Lewis, Taylor Louderman, Chris Redd, Dani Lane, and Dannah Lane in Kenan (2021)
      Kenan
      5.9
      TV Series
      • director of photography
      • 2021
    • Sofía Vergara, Julie Bowen, Ty Burrell, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Sarah Hyland, Ed O'Neill, Eric Stonestreet, Beatrice the Dog, Ariel Winter, Nolan Gould, Rico Rodriguez, Reid Ewing, Aubrey Anderson-Emmons, and Jeremy Maguire in Modern Family (2009)
      Modern Family
      8.5
      TV Series
      • director of photography
      • 2009–2020
    • Dylan McDermott, Peter Stormare, Nathan Lee Graham, Kim Matula, Ed Weeks, and Olivia Macklin in LA to Vegas (2018)
      LA to Vegas
      7.1
      TV Series
      • Cinematographer
      • 2018
    • Things You Shouldn't Say Past Midnight (2014)
      Things You Shouldn't Say Past Midnight
      7.1
      TV Series
      • Cinematographer
      • 2014
    • Prairie Dogs (2012)
      Prairie Dogs
      4.0
      TV Movie
      • Cinematographer
      • 2012
    • Krysten Ritter in Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23 (2012)
      Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23
      7.3
      TV Series
      • Cinematographer
      • 2012
    • David Denman, Liza Lapira, Kris Marshall, Nelson Franklin, and Aya Cash in Traffic Light (2011)
      Traffic Light
      7.2
      TV Series
      • director of photography (as James R. Bagondas)
      • 2011
    • Candice Bergen, William Shatner, and James Spader in Boston Legal (2004)
      Boston Legal
      8.5
      TV Series
      • director of photography
      • 2004–2008
    • The Guardian (2001)
      The Guardian
      7.5
      TV Series
      • director of photography (as James Bagdonas)
      • 2002–2004
    • Tara Reid and Ryan Reynolds in Van Wilder (2002)
      Van Wilder
      6.4
      • director of photography (as James Bagdonas)
      • 2002
    • Devon Sawa, Jason Schwartzman, Jaime King, Michael C. Maronna, Laura Prepon, and Jason Segel in Slackers (2002)
      Slackers
      5.3
      • Cinematographer
      • 2002

    Camera and Electrical Department

    • Danny DeVito, Charlie Day, Rob Mac, Kaitlin Olson, and Glenn Howerton in It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2005)
      It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
      8.8
      TV Series
      • director of photography: second unit (as James Bagdonas)
      • 2025
    • Fred Dryer and Stepfanie Kramer in Hunter (1984)
      Hunter
      6.9
      TV Series
      • camera operator
      • 1985–1988
    • Whoopi Goldberg in Jumpin' Jack Flash (1986)
      Jumpin' Jack Flash
      6.0
      • camera operator: additional photography (as Jim Bogdonas)
      • 1986
    • Ellen Barkin, Jon Voight, and JoBeth Williams in Desert Bloom (1986)
      Desert Bloom
      6.6
      • first assistant camera (as James Bagdonas)
      • 1986
    • Debra Winger in Mike's Murder (1984)
      Mike's Murder
      5.7
      • assistant camera (as James Bagdonas)
      • 1984
    • Testament (1983)
      Testament
      6.9
      • additional first assistant camera (as James Bagdonas)
      • 1983
    • Tommy Chong and Cheech Marin in Nice Dreams (1981)
      Nice Dreams
      6.1
      • assistant camera: second unit (as Jim Bagdonas)
      • 1981
    • Racquet (1979)
      Racquet
      3.5
      • first assistant camera (as James Bagdonis)
      • 1979
    • Jokes My Folks Never Told Me (1978)
      Jokes My Folks Never Told Me
      4.9
      • assistant camera (as Jim Bagdonus)
      • 1978
    • Bare Knuckles (1977)
      Bare Knuckles
      5.4
      • best boy (as James Bagdonas)
      • 1977
    • C.B. Hustlers (1976)
      C.B. Hustlers
      3.3
      • assistant camera (as Jim Bagdonas)
      • 1976
    • Drive in Massacre (1976)
      Drive in Massacre
      3.7
      • assistant camera (as Jim Bagdonas)
      • 1976
    • Meatcleaver Massacre (1976)
      Meatcleaver Massacre
      3.8
      • camera operator (as James Bagdonas)
      • 1976
    • Alice in Wonderland: An X-Rated Musical Fantasy
      6.2
      • first assistant camera (as James Bagdonis)
      • 1976

    Director

    • Sofía Vergara, Julie Bowen, Ty Burrell, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Sarah Hyland, Ed O'Neill, Eric Stonestreet, Beatrice the Dog, Ariel Winter, Nolan Gould, Rico Rodriguez, Reid Ewing, Aubrey Anderson-Emmons, and Jeremy Maguire in Modern Family (2009)
      Modern Family
      8.5
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2011–2020
    • Seth Green, Mila Kunis, Alex Borstein, and Seth MacFarlane in Family Guy (1999)
      Family Guy
      8.1
      TV Series
      • live action director
      • 2017–2018
    • Candice Bergen, William Shatner, and James Spader in Boston Legal (2004)
      Boston Legal
      8.5
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2005–2008
    • The Guardian (2001)
      The Guardian
      7.5
      TV Series
      • Director (as James Bagdonas)
      • 2003
    • Lauren Holly, Hector Elizondo, Carla Gugino, Mark Harmon, Barbara Hershey, Mandy Patinkin, Adam Arkin, and Rocky Carroll in Chicago Hope (1994)
      Chicago Hope
      6.9
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 1997–1999
    • Teri Hatcher and Dean Cain in Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993)
      Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
      6.7
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 1994–1996
    • Lorenzo Lamas, Kathleen Kinmont, and Branscombe Richmond in Renegade (1992)
      Renegade
      6.0
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 1992–1993
    • Mitzi Kapture and Rob Estes in Silk Stalkings (1991)
      Silk Stalkings
      6.6
      TV Series
      • Director (as Jim Bagdonas)
      • 1993

    Personal details

    • Alternative names
      • James Bagdonas
    • Born
      • May 13, 1951
      • USA

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    • Trivia
      Member of the American Society of Cinematographers (ASC).

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