Bill Pope
Biography
Bill Pope is an American cinematographer born on June 19, 1952, in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Also known as William Pope and Bill Pope, ASC, he is recognized for his work in camera departments and holds seventy-five known credits. His biographical details and professional profile are documented across various film databases, identifying him as a male professional in the motion picture industry with a confirmed birth date and birthplace.
Career overview
Bill Pope, American cinematographer also known as William Pope, ASC, was born on June 19, 1952, in Bowling Green, Kentucky, USA. He is recognized for collaborating with directors Sam Raimi, The Wachowskis, and Edgar Wright. In addition to his work with film directors, he has photographed and directed numerous music videos for artists such as Chris Isaak, Metallica, and Drake. His credits also include eight episodes of the documentary series Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey.
Throughout his career, Bill Pope has accumulated seventy-five known credits in the camera department. His professional profile encompasses a wide range of visual media, spanning feature films and television documentary production, as well as directing and photographing music videos for notable musical acts.
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Full Filmography
81 titles- How to Train Your Dragon 2 (2027) Director of Photography
- Send Help (2026) Director of Photography
- How to Train Your Dragon (2025) Director of Photography
- Y2K (2024) Director of Photography
- Unfrosted (2024) Director of Photography
- Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (2023) Director of Photography
- Thor: Love and Thunder (2022) Additional Director of Photography
- Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021) Director of Photography
- Marvel Studios Assembled (2021) as Self
- Last Night in Soho (2021) Thanks
- The Boys in the Band (2020) Director of Photography
- Alita: Battle Angel (2019) Director of Photography
- Charlie's Angels (2019) Director of Photography
- The Kid Who Would Be King (2019) Director of Photography
- Duck Butter (2018) Thanks
- Baby Driver (2017) Director of Photography
- The Good Time Girls (2017) Second Unit Director of Photography
- Preacher (2016) Director of Photography
- The Jungle Book (2016) Director of Photography
- Zoolander 2 (2016) Additional Director of Photography
- Medieval Times: The Making of "Army of Darkness" (2015) as Self
- Cosmos (2014) Director
- Cosmos (2014) Director of Photography
- Modern Noir: The Sights & Sounds of 'Bound' (2014) as Self
- Modern Noir: The Sights & Sounds of 'Bound' (2014) Thanks
- The World's End (2013) Director of Photography
- Men in Black 3 (2012) Director of Photography
- Chasing Mavericks (2012) Director of Photography
- Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010) Director of Photography
- The Making of 'Scott Pilgrim vs. the World' (2010) as Self
- The Spirit (2008) as Onlooker #2
- The Spirit (2008) Director of Photography
- Spider-Man 3 (2007) Director of Photography
- 14 Women (2007) Camera Operator
- Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus (2006) Director of Photography
- Best of Chris Isaak (2006) Director of Photography
- Best of Chris Isaak (2006) Director
- Cinematographer Style (2006) as Self
- Spider-Man 2 (2004) Director of Photography
- Team America: World Police (2004) Director of Photography
- The Matrix Recalibrated (2004) as Self
- The Matrix Reloaded: Car Chase (2004) as Self
- Peter Gabriel: Play (The Videos) (2004) Director of Photography
- The Matrix Reloaded (2003) Director of Photography
- The Matrix Revolutions (2003) Director of Photography
- The Matrix Reloaded: Pre-Load (2003) as Self
- The Matrix Revisited (2001) as Self - Director of Photography
- The Matrix Revisited (2001) Director of Photography
- The Matrix Revisited (2001) Cinematography
- Bedazzled (2000) Director of Photography
- The Matrix (1999) Director of Photography
- Freaks and Geeks (1999) Director of Photography
- Wild Wild West (1999) Second Unit Director of Photography
- Making "The Matrix" (1999) Additional Camera
- Maximum Bob (1998) Director of Photography
- Zero Effect (1998) Director of Photography
- Gridlock'd (1997) Director of Photography
- Bound (1996) Director of Photography
- Clueless (1995) Director of Photography
- Janet Jackson: Design of a Decade 1986/1996 (1995) Director of Photography
- Angry Samoans: True Documentary (1995) Director of Photography
- Blank Check (1994) Director of Photography
- Sting – Fields Of Gold - The Best Of Sting (1994) Director of Photography
- Fire in the Sky (1993) Director of Photography
- Dangerous Game (1993) as Camera Operator
- Army of Darkness (1992) Director of Photography
- Visions of Light (1992) Thanks
- The Addams Family (1991) VFX Director of Photography
- Closet Land (1991) Director of Photography
- Darkman (1990) Director of Photography
- Bangles Greatest Hits (1990) Director of Photography
- Death Doll (1989) Director of Photography
- 2 of One (1989) Director
- Metallica - 2 of One (1989) Director
- Moonwalker (1988) Camera Operator
- Horror House on Highway Five (1985) as Gentleman
- Night Court (1984) Camera Operator
- Galaxina (1980) Production Assistant
- The John Davidson Christmas Special (1977) Camera Operator
- Archie (1976) Camera Operator
- Blond Poison Cinematography
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Bill Pope best known for?
Bill Pope is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Send Help (2026), How to Train Your Dragon (2025), Y2K (2024), Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (2023).
When and where was Bill Pope born?
Bill Pope was born on June 19, 1952 in Bowling Green, Kentucky, USA.
How many credits does Bill Pope have?
Bill Pope has accumulated over 81 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1976 to 2027.
What is Bill Pope's background in cinema and television?
Bill Pope is an American cinematographer born on June 19, 1952, in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Also known as William Pope and Bill Pope, ASC, he is recognized for his work in camera departments and holds seventy-five known credits. His biographical details and professional profile are documented across various film databa...