Dean Cundey
- Known For
- Camera
- Born
- March 12, 1946 in Alhambra, California, USA
- Active Years
- 1969–2026 (58 Years)
- Total Credits
- 119 credits in database
Camera Born Mar 12, 1946 Alhambra, California, USA 119 credits
Biography
Dean Raymond Cundey is an American cinematographer and film director born on March 12, 1946, in Alhambra, California. Known for his extensive work in the horror genre as well as family and comedy films, he has collaborated with notable directors including John Carpenter, Steven Spielberg, Robert Zemeckis, and Ron Howard. His career includes work on numerous Hollywood films such as the Halloween horror series, Jurassic Park, Psycho II, and Apollo. He received an Academy Award nomination for Best Cinematography for his work on Who Framed Roger Rabbit and has also been nominated for numerous BAFTAs and BSC Awards.
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Career overview
Dean Raymond Cundey is an American cinematographer and film director who was born on March 12, 1946, in Alhambra, California. He has built an extensive career working on numerous Hollywood films across a variety of genres. He is widely recognized for his work within the horror genre, including contributions to the Halloween film series and Psycho II, alongside numerous family and comedy films.
Throughout his career, Cundey has collaborated with several notable directors, including John Carpenter, Steven Spielberg, Robert Zemeckis, and Ron Howard. His filmography also includes work on major features such as Jurassic Park and Apollo.
Cundey has earned recognition for his contributions to the film industry. He received an Academy Award nomination for Best Cinematography for his work on Who Framed Roger Rabbit. Additionally, he has received nominations for numerous BAFTAs and BSC Awards.
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Career timeline
The Thing Expanded
Untold Stories of Back to the FutureWhy Dinosaurs?
The Book of Boba Fett · Director of PhotographyThe Book of Boba Fett · Additional Director of Photography
At Last · CinematographyAnastasia: Once Upon a Time · Director of PhotographyClapboard Jungle: Surviving the Independent Film Business
The Mandalorian · Director of PhotographyClass of '79: 40 Years of Rock 'N' Roll High School1982: Hollywood Summer
Eli Roth's History of HorrorPurgatory: Entering John Carpenter's 'Escape From New York'Dreams and Memories of Where the Red Fern GrowsRetribution: Uncovering John Carpenter's 'The Fog'
Home Again · Director of PhotographySlamma Jamma · Director of Photography
Diablo · Director of PhotographyStripped · Director of PhotographyTides and Nightmares
The Girl in the Photographs · Director of PhotographyDoc Brown Saves the World · Director of PhotographyBack in Time
Walking with the Enemy · Director of PhotographyFreedom · Director of PhotographySophia Grace & Rosie's Royal Adventure · Director of Photography
Crazy Kind of Love · Director of Photography
The Nightmare Isn't Over! The Making of Halloween IIStand Alone: The Making of Halloween III: Season of the Witch
Jack and Jill · Director of PhotographyReturn to Jurassic Park
The Spy Next Door · Director of PhotographyScooby-Doo! Curse of the Lake Monster · Director of PhotographyTales from the FutureHalloween: The Inside Story
Waking Sleeping BeautyAmazing Racer · Director of PhotographyLooking Back to the Future
Camp Rock · Director of Photography
Whisper · Director of Photography
The Holiday · Director of PhotographyHalloween: 25 Years of TerrorCinematographer Style
Garfield · Director of Photography
Looney Tunes: Back in Action · Director of PhotographyHalloween: A Cut Above the RestReturn to 'Escape from New York'
Tales from the Mist: Inside 'The Fog'
What Women Want · Director of Photography
The West Wing · Director of PhotographyBattlestar Galactica: The Second Coming · Director of PhotographyHalloween: Unmasked
The Parent Trap · Director of PhotographyDeep Rising · Second Unit DirectorKrippendorf's Tribe · Director of PhotographyThe Thing: Terror Takes Shape
Flubber · Director of PhotographyHoney, We Shrunk Ourselves · Director
Apollo 13 · Director of PhotographyCasper · Director of PhotographyThe Making of 'Jurassic Park'
The FlintstonesThe Flintstones · Director of Photography
Jurassic ParkJurassic Park · Director of Photography
Death Becomes Her · Director of Photography
Hook · Director of PhotographyNothing but Trouble · Director of Photography
Full Filmography
119 titles- The Thing Expanded (2026) as Self
- Untold Stories of Back to the Future (2025) as Self
- Why Dinosaurs? (2025) as Self
- The Book of Boba Fett (2021) Director of Photography
- The Book of Boba Fett (2021) Additional Director of Photography
- At Last (2020) Cinematography
- Anastasia: Once Upon a Time (2020) Director of Photography
- Clapboard Jungle: Surviving the Independent Film Business (2020) as Self
- The Mandalorian (2019) Director of Photography
- Class of '79: 40 Years of Rock 'N' Roll High School (2019)
- 1982: Hollywood Summer (2019) as Self
- Eli Roth's History of Horror (2018) as Self
- Purgatory: Entering John Carpenter's 'Escape From New York' (2018) as Self
- Dreams and Memories of Where the Red Fern Grows (2018) as Self
- Retribution: Uncovering John Carpenter's 'The Fog' (2018) as Self
- Home Again (2017) Director of Photography
- Slamma Jamma (2017) Director of Photography
- Diablo (2016) Director of Photography
- Stripped (2016) Director of Photography
- Tides and Nightmares (2016) as Himself
- The Girl in the Photographs (2015) Director of Photography
- Doc Brown Saves the World (2015) Director of Photography
- Back in Time (2015) as Self
- Walking with the Enemy (2014) Director of Photography
- Freedom (2014) Director of Photography
- Sophia Grace & Rosie's Royal Adventure (2014) Director of Photography
- Crazy Kind of Love (2013) Director of Photography
- The Nightmare Isn't Over! The Making of Halloween II (2012) as Self
- Stand Alone: The Making of Halloween III: Season of the Witch (2012) as Self
- Jack and Jill (2011) Director of Photography
- Return to Jurassic Park (2011) as Self
- The Spy Next Door (2010) Director of Photography
- Scooby-Doo! Curse of the Lake Monster (2010) Director of Photography
- Tales from the Future (2010) as Self
- Halloween: The Inside Story (2010) as Self
- Waking Sleeping Beauty (2009) as Self (archive footage)
- Amazing Racer (2009) Director of Photography
- Looking Back to the Future (2009) as Self
- Camp Rock (2008) Director of Photography
- Whisper (2007) Director of Photography
- The Holiday (2006) Director of Photography
- Halloween: 25 Years of Terror (2006) as Self
- Cinematographer Style (2006) as Self
- Garfield (2004) Director of Photography
- Looney Tunes: Back in Action (2003) Director of Photography
- Halloween: A Cut Above the Rest (2003) as Self
- Return to 'Escape from New York' (2003) as Himself
- Tales from the Mist: Inside 'The Fog' (2002) as Self
- What Women Want (2000) Director of Photography
- The West Wing (1999) Director of Photography
- Battlestar Galactica: The Second Coming (1999) Director of Photography
- Halloween: Unmasked (1999) as Self
- The Parent Trap (1998) Director of Photography
- Deep Rising (1998) Second Unit Director
- Krippendorf's Tribe (1998) Director of Photography
- The Thing: Terror Takes Shape (1998) as Self
- Flubber (1997) Director of Photography
- Honey, We Shrunk Ourselves (1997) Director
- Apollo 13 (1995) Director of Photography
- Casper (1995) Director of Photography
- The Making of 'Jurassic Park' (1995) as Self
- The Flintstones (1994) as Technician
- The Flintstones (1994) Director of Photography
- Jurassic Park (1993) as Mate
- Jurassic Park (1993) Director of Photography
- Death Becomes Her (1992) Director of Photography
- Hook (1991) Director of Photography
- Nothing but Trouble (1991) Director of Photography
- Back to the Future Part III (1990) as Photographer
- Back to the Future Part III (1990) Director of Photography
- Tales from the Crypt (1989) Director of Photography
- Back to the Future Part II (1989) Director of Photography
- Road House (1989) Director of Photography
- Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) Director of Photography
- Big Business (1988) Director of Photography
- Project X (1987) Director of Photography
- Big Trouble in Little China (1986) Director of Photography
- Back to the Future (1985) Director of Photography
- Warning Sign (1985) Director of Photography
- Romancing the Stone (1984) Director of Photography
- Invitation to Hell (1984) Director of Photography
- It Came Upon the Midnight Clear (1984) Director of Photography
- Amazons (1984) Director of Photography
- Psycho II (1983) Director of Photography
- D.C. Cab (1983) Director of Photography
- M.A.D.D.: Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (1983) Director of Photography
- The Invisible Woman (1983) Director of Photography
- The Thing (1982) Director of Photography
- Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982) Director of Photography
- Jaws of Satan (1982) Director of Photography
- Escape from New York (1981) Director of Photography
- Halloween II (1981) Director of Photography
- Separate Ways (1981) Director of Photography
- The Fog (1980) Director of Photography
- Without Warning (1980) Director of Photography
- Galaxina (1980) Director of Photography
- Tales of the Unexpected (1979) Director of Photography
- Rock 'n' Roll High School (1979) Director of Photography
- Roller Boogie (1979) Director of Photography
- Angels' Brigade (1979) Director of Photography
- Halloween (1978) Director of Photography
- Hi-Riders (1978) Director of Photography
- Hanging on a Star (1978) Director of Photography
- Bare Knuckles (1977) Director of Photography
- Satan's Cheerleaders (1977) Director of Photography
- Charge of the Model T's (1977) Cinematography
- Ilsa: Harem Keeper of the Oil Sheiks (1976) Camera Operator
- Ilsa: Harem Keeper of the Oil Sheiks (1976) Director of Photography
- The Witch Who Came from the Sea (1976) Director of Photography
- The Witch Who Came from the Sea (1976) Technical Supervisor
- Creature from Black Lake (1976) Director of Photography
- Black Shampoo (1976) Director of Photography
- That Girl from Boston (1975) Cinematography
- Psycho Sisters (1974) Director of Photography
- Where the Red Fern Grows (1974) Director of Photography
- The No Mercy Man (1973) Director of Photography
- Gas! -Or- It Became Necessary to Destroy the World in Order to Save It. (1970) Makeup Artist
- Evan's Corner (1969) Cinematography
- Bad Timing Cinematography
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Dean Cundey best known for?
Dean Cundey is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Book of Boba Fett (2021), The Book of Boba Fett (2021), Anastasia: Once Upon a Time (2020), The Mandalorian (2019).
When and where was Dean Cundey born?
Dean Cundey was born on March 12, 1946 in Alhambra, California, USA.
How many credits does Dean Cundey have?
Dean Cundey has accumulated over 119 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1969 to 2026.
What is Dean Cundey's background in cinema and television?
Dean Raymond Cundey is an American cinematographer and film director born on March 12, 1946, in Alhambra, California. Known for his extensive work in the horror genre as well as family and comedy films, he has collaborated with notable directors including John Carpenter, Steven Spielberg, Robert Zemeckis, and Ron Howar...
Dean Cundey by the numbers
119credits
112films
7TV series
1969–2026active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Jurassic Park (1993) as Mate — aged about 47
- Back to the Future Part III (1990) as Photographer — aged about 44
- Back in Time (2015) as Self — aged about 69
- Eli Roth's History of Horror (2018) as Self — aged about 72
- The Flintstones (1994) as Technician — aged about 48
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