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James Hawkinson

  • Cinematographer
  • Camera and Electrical Department
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James Hawkinson was born on 22 May 1962 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He is a cinematographer, known for The Man in the High Castle (2015), Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem (2007) and The Unborn (2009).
BornMay 22, 1962
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    • Won 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 2 wins & 4 nominations total

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    Known for

    Rufus Sewell in The Man in the High Castle (2015)
    The Man in the High Castle
    7.9
    TV Series
    • Cinematographer
    Tom Woodruff Jr. and Ian Whyte in Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem (2007)
    Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem
    4.6
    • Camera and Electrical Department
    • 2007
    Odette Annable and Ethan Cutkosky in The Unborn (2009)
    The Unborn
    4.7
    • Cinematographer
    • 2009
    The Hitcher (2007)
    The Hitcher
    5.6
    • Cinematographer
    • 2007

    Credits

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    Cinematographer

    • Laurence Fishburne in History's Greatest Mysteries (2020)
      History's Greatest Mysteries
      7.1
      TV Series
      • Cinematographer
      • director of photography
      • 2022–2023
    • Olivia Rose Keegan, Fallon Smythe, Navia Robinson, Oscar Morgan, and Tyler DiChiara in Gotham Knights (2023)
      Gotham Knights
      5.3
      TV Series
      • director of photography
      • 2023
    • Adrian Holmes, Jabari Banks, Jimmy Akingbola, Cassandra Freeman, Coco Jones, Akira Akbar, and Olly Sholotan in Bel-Air (2022)
      Bel-Air
      6.4
      TV Series
      • Cinematographer
      • 2022
    • David Costabile, Jeffrey DeMunn, Paul Giamatti, Damian Lewis, Corey Stoll, Kelly AuCoin, Maggie Siff, Asia Kate Dillon, and Dola Rashad in Billions (2016)
      Billions
      8.3
      TV Series
      • Cinematographer
      • 2021
    • Matthew Lillard and Tallulah Haddon in Barkskins (2020)
      Barkskins
      7.3
      TV Series
      • Cinematographer
      • 2020
    • Rufus Sewell in The Man in the High Castle (2015)
      The Man in the High Castle
      7.9
      TV Series
      • director of photography
      • Cinematographer
      • 2015–2019
    • Morris Chestnut, Kelli Garner, Jennifer Carpenter, Florin Penișoară, and Sophia Gennusa in The Enemy Within (2019)
      The Enemy Within
      7.1
      TV Series
      • director of photography
      • 2019
    • Mads Mikkelsen in Hannibal (2013)
      Hannibal
      8.5
      TV Series
      • director of photography
      • 2013–2015
    • Luke Benward and Katie Sarife in Zombies and Cheerleaders (2012)
      Zombies and Cheerleaders
      7.1
      TV Movie
      • Cinematographer
      • 2012
    • Blink-182: Up All Night (2011)
      Blink-182: Up All Night
      7.9
      Music Video
      • Cinematographer
      • 2011
    • Elisha Cuthbert, Zachary Knighton, Damon Wayans Jr., Adam Pally, Casey Wilson, and Eliza Coupe in Happy Endings (2011)
      Happy Endings
      7.8
      TV Series
      • Cinematographer
      • 2011
    • Steven Tyler in Steven Tyler: (It) Feels So Good (2011)
      Steven Tyler: (It) Feels So Good
      6.5
      Music Video
      • Cinematographer (as Jim Hawkinson)
      • 2011
    • Chevy Chase, Ken Jeong, Joel McHale, Jim Rash, Yvette Nicole Brown, Alison Brie, Gillian Jacobs, Danny Pudi, and Donald Glover in Community (2009)
      Community
      8.5
      TV Series
      • Cinematographer
      • director of photography
      • 2009–2010
    • Running Wilde (2010)
      Running Wilde
      6.8
      TV Series
      • Cinematographer
      • 2010
    • Alexis Krause, Michael Blaiklock, Derek Miller, and Sara Fletcher in Secret Girlfriend (2009)
      Secret Girlfriend
      6.5
      TV Series
      • director of photography
      • 2009

    Camera and Electrical Department

    • Tom Woodruff Jr. and Ian Whyte in Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem (2007)
      Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem
      4.6
      • director of photography: additional photography
      • 2007
    • Terrence Howard and Paula Patton in Idlewild (2006)
      Idlewild
      6.2
      • director of photography: additional photography
      • 2006
    • Salma Hayek, John Travolta, James Gandolfini, and Jared Leto in Lonely Hearts (2006)
      Lonely Hearts
      6.4
      • additional photographer
      • 2006
    • Harrison Ford in Air Force One (1997)
      Air Force One
      6.6
      • electrician: Boss Film Studios (uncredited)
      • 1997
    • Jennifer Lopez in Selena (1997)
      Selena
      6.9
      • camera operator: second unit
      • 1997
    • Turbulence (1997)
      Turbulence
      5.1
      • electrician: Boss Film Studios
      • 1997
    • Natasha Henstridge in Species (1995)
      Species
      5.9
      • electrician: Boss Film Sudios (uncredited)
      • 1995
    • Malcolm McDowell, Gary Daniels, and Costas Mandylor in Fist of the North Star (1995)
      Fist of the North Star
      3.9
      • electrician: second unit
      • 1995
    • Alien³ (1992)
      Alien³
      6.4
      • electrician: Boss Film Studios (uncredited)
      • 1992
    • Samantha Scully in Silent Night, Deadly Night 3: Better Watch Out! (1989)
      Silent Night, Deadly Night 3: Better Watch Out!
      3.5
      Video
      • electrician (as Jim Hawkinson)
      • 1989
    • Intruder (1989)
      Intruder
      6.1
      • electrician (as Jim Hawkinson)
      • 1989

    Personal details

    • Alternative names
      • Jimi Hawkinson
    • Born
      • May 22, 1962
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Other works
      Director of photography for Snapple TV commercial "House Party" (2002).
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      • 2 Articles

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      • The Hawk

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