Daryn Okada
- Known For
- Camera
- Born
- January 2, 1960 in Los Angeles, California, USA
- Active Years
- 1979–2023 (45 Years)
- Total Credits
- 51 credits in database
Biography
Daryn Okada is a cinematographer born on January 2, 1960, in Los Angeles, California. He is a former president of the American Society of Cinematographers and joined the board of governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in 2015. As a prolific director of photography, Okada has accumulated 50 known credits throughout his career. His filmography includes work on Halloween H20: 20 Years Later, Lake Placid, Mean Girls, and American Reunion. Several of these projects were directed by Steve Miner. Also known as Daren Okada, he maintains a high content score on The Movie Database, reflecting his extensive contributions to the film industry as a camera professional.
Career overview
Daryn Okada is a cinematographer born on January 2, 1960, in Los Angeles, California. He is a former president of the American Society of Cinematographers and has maintained a prolific career in the film industry, credited with 50 works in the camera department. In 2015, he joined the board of governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Throughout his career, Okada has served as the director of photography on numerous well-known films. His filmography includes Halloween H20: 20 Years Later, Lake Placid, Mean Girls, and American Reunion. Several of the projects he has worked on were directed by Steve Miner. Okada is also known by the name Daren Okada.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
51 titles- The Last Thing He Told Me (2023) Director of Photography
- The Rookie (2018) Director
- Station 19 (2018) Director
- Station 19 (2018) Director of Photography
- Let's Be Cops (2014) Director of Photography
- Dolphin Tale 2 (2014) Director of Photography
- Movie 43 (2013) Director of Photography
- Blood Is Thicker Than Water: The Making of Halloween H20 (2013) as Self
- American Reunion (2012) Director of Photography
- Castle (2009) Director of Photography
- Ghosts of Girlfriends Past (2009) Director of Photography
- The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard (2009) Director of Photography
- Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay (2008) Director of Photography
- Baby Mama (2008) Director of Photography
- Sex and Death 101 (2007) Director of Photography
- Stick It (2006) Director of Photography
- Just Like Heaven (2005) Director of Photography
- Mean Girls (2004) Director of Photography
- Win a Date with Tad Hamilton! (2004) Second Unit Director of Photography
- Paparazzi (2004) Director of Photography
- Cradle 2 the Grave (2003) Director of Photography
- Martin Lawrence Live: Runteldat (2002) Director of Photography
- Dr. Dolittle 2 (2001) Director of Photography
- Joe Somebody (2001) Director of Photography
- Good Advice (2001) Director of Photography
- Texas Rangers (2001) Director of Photography
- Payback (1999) Additional Photography
- Lake Placid (1999) Director of Photography
- Halloween H20: 20 Years Later (1998) Director of Photography
- Senseless (1998) Director of Photography
- Anna Karenina (1997) Director of Photography
- Vanishing Point (1997) Director of Photography
- Black Sheep (1996) Director of Photography
- Big Bully (1996) Director of Photography
- A Mother's Instinct (1996) Cinematography
- My Father the Hero (1994) Director of Photography
- Eyes of Terror (1994) Director of Photography
- Airborne (1993) Director of Photography
- Captain Ron (1992) Director of Photography
- Boris and Natasha (1992) Director of Photography
- Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken (1991) Director of Photography
- Blind Vengeance (1990) Director of Photography
- Survival Quest (1989) Director of Photography
- Phantasm II (1988) Director of Photography
- Punk Vacation (1987) Director of Photography
- Stitches (1985) Second Unit Director of Photography
- Monaco Forever (1984) Director of Photography
- Frightmare (1983) Key Grip
- Nomad Riders (1982) Director of Photography
- Angel Dust (1980) Second Unit
- Phantasm (1979) Grip
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Daryn Okada best known for?
Daryn Okada is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Last Thing He Told Me (2023), The Rookie (2018), Station 19 (2018), Station 19 (2018).
When and where was Daryn Okada born?
Daryn Okada was born on January 2, 1960 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
How many credits does Daryn Okada have?
Daryn Okada has accumulated over 51 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1979 to 2023.
What is Daryn Okada's background in cinema and television?
Daryn Okada is a cinematographer born on January 2, 1960, in Los Angeles, California. He is a former president of the American Society of Cinematographers and joined the board of governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in 2015. As a prolific director of photography, Okada has accumulated 50 known c...
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