Jack Cardiff
- Known For
- Camera
- Born
- September 18, 1914 in Yarmouth, Norfolk, England, UK
- Died
- April 22, 2009
- Active Years
- 1924–2010 (87 Years)
- Total Credits
- 111 credits in database
Biography
Jack Cardiff was a British cinematographer, director, and photographer whose career spanned from silent film through early experiments in Technicolor to filmmaking in the 21st century. Born on September 18, 1914, in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom, he was also known by the name Jo. He was an Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire and an Academy Award winner for his cinematography on the film Black Narcissus, known in Czech as Černý narcis. Cardiff was best known for his influential color cinematography working with directors such as Powell and Pressburger, Huston, and Hitchcock. He was credited with 106 known credits in the camera department. He passed away on April 22, 2009, at the age of 94.
Career overview
Jack Cardiff was a British cinematographer, director, and photographer whose career spanned the development of cinema from the silent film era through early experiments in Technicolor and into filmmaking in the 21st century. Born on September 18, 1914, in Yarmouth, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom, he was also known by the name Jo. Over the course of his extensive career, he accumulated 106 known credits in the industry.
Cardiff was best known for his influential color cinematography, working alongside notable directors such as Powell and Pressburger, Huston, and Hitchcock. Among the films that contributed to his renown and fame are Black Narcissus, A Matter of Life and Death, The Red Shoes, and Death on the Nile. In addition to his work behind the camera, he was recognized as an actor and photographer, and he held the Order of the British Empire.
Cardiff lived to the age of ninety-four, passing away on April 22, 2009. His life in film connected early cinematic techniques with modern production, cementing his legacy as a prominent figure in British cinema history.
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Full Filmography
111 titles- Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff (2010) as Self
- All Night Long (2010) as Self
- Embracing Chaos: Making The African Queen (2010) as Self (archive footage)
- British Film Forever (2007)
- Silent Britain (2006) as Himself
- Filmmakers vs. Tycoons (2005) as Self
- The Adventures of Errol Flynn (2005) as Self - Director and Cinematographer (also archive footage)
- The Prince, The Showgirl and Me (2004) as Self (archive footage)
- Larry & Vivien: The Oliviers in Love (2001) as Self
- Painting with Light (2001) as Self
- A Profile of 'The Red Shoes' (2000) as Self
- The Suicidal Dog (2000) Cinematography
- A Profile of 'The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp' (2000) as Self
- A Profile of 'Black Narcissus' (2000) as Self
- Glorious Technicolor (1998) as Self
- The Colour Merchant (1998) as Self
- Korda: I Don't Grow on Trees: Part One (1993) as Self - Interviewee
- The Magic Balloon (1990) Director of Photography
- Call from Space (1989) Director of Photography
- Million Dollar Mystery (1987) Director of Photography
- Tai-Pan (1986) Director of Photography
- Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985) Director of Photography
- Cat's Eye (1985) Director of Photography
- Conan the Destroyer (1984) Director of Photography
- The Far Pavilions (1984) Director of Photography
- The Far Pavilions (1984) Cinematography
- Scandalous (1984) Director of Photography
- The Wicked Lady (1983) Director of Photography
- Ghost Story (1981) Director of Photography
- The Dogs of War (1980) Director of Photography
- The Awakening (1980) Director of Photography
- The Fifth Musketeer (1979) Director of Photography
- A Man, a Woman and a Bank (1979) Director of Photography
- Avalanche Express (1979) Director of Photography
- Death on the Nile (1978) Director of Photography
- A Bridge Too Far (1977) Aerial Camera
- The Prince and the Pauper (1977) Director of Photography
- Ride a Wild Pony (1975) Director of Photography
- The Mutations (1974) Director
- Scalawag (1973) Director of Photography
- Penny Gold (1973) Director
- Dark of the Sun (1968) Director
- The Girl on a Motorcycle (1968) Director
- The Girl on a Motorcycle (1968) Adaptation
- The Girl on a Motorcycle (1968) Director of Photography
- The Girl on a Motorcycle (1968) Camera Operator
- The Liquidator (1965) Director
- Sean O'Casey: The Spirit of Ireland (1965) as self
- Young Cassidy (1965) Director
- The Long Ships (1964) Director
- My Geisha (1962) Director
- The Lion (1962) Director
- Fanny (1961) Director of Photography
- Very Important Person (1961) Director of Photography
- Mining Review 13th Year No. 8 (1960) as Himself
- Sons and Lovers (1960) Director
- Scent of Mystery (1960) Director
- Web of Evidence (1959) Director
- The Vikings (1958) Director of Photography
- Intent to Kill (1958) Director
- The Big Money (1958) Director of Photography
- The Prince and the Showgirl (1957) Director of Photography
- Legend of the Lost (1957) Director of Photography
- India: Introduction to Its History (1957) Director of Photography
- War and Peace (1956) Director of Photography
- The Brave One (1956) Director of Photography
- The Barefoot Contessa (1954) Director of Photography
- Crossed Swords (1954) Cinematography
- The Master of Ballantrae (1953) Director of Photography
- The Master of Ballantrae (1953) Cinematography
- The Story of William Tell (1953) Director
- The Story of William Tell (1953) Cinematography
- The African Queen (1952) Director of Photography
- The Magic Box (1952) Director of Photography
- It Started in Paradise (1952) Director of Photography
- Pandora and the Flying Dutchman (1951) Director of Photography
- The Black Rose (1950) Director of Photography
- Under Capricorn (1949) Director of Photography
- The Red Shoes (1948) Director of Photography
- Scott of the Antarctic (1948) Director of Photography
- “The Red Shoes” Sketches (1948) Cinematography
- Black Narcissus (1947) Director of Photography
- A Matter of Life and Death (1946) Director of Photography
- Caesar and Cleopatra (1945) Director of Photography
- Steel (1945) Director of Photography
- Western Approaches (1944) Director of Photography
- Scottish Mazurka (1943) Cinematography
- Border Weave (1942) Cinematography
- The Great Mr Handel (1942) Cinematography
- This Is Colour (1942) Director of Photography
- The Green Girdle (1941) Director of Photography
- The Western Isles (1941) Cinematography
- Colour in Clay (1941) Cinematography
- Indian Durbar (1939) Director of Photography
- Delhi (1938) Director of Photography
- Petra (1938) Director of Photography
- Temples of India (1938) Director of Photography
- A Village in India (1938) Cinematography
- La caccia alla volpe nella campagna Romana (1938) Director of Photography
- A Road in India (1938) Director of Photography
- Paris on Parade (1938) Director of Photography
- The Eternal Fire (1938) Director of Photography
- Wings of the Morning (1937) Camera Operator
- As You Like It (1936) Camera Operator
- The Ghost Goes West (1935) Camera Operator
- The Ghost Train (1931) Assistant Camera
- Harmony Heaven (1930) Camera Operator
- Loose Ends (1930) Focus Puller
- The Informer (1929) Production Runner
- Tiptoes (1927)
- The Loves of Mary, Queen of Scots (1924)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jack Cardiff best known for?
Jack Cardiff is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Glorious Technicolor (1998), Tai-Pan (1986), Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985), Cat's Eye (1985).
When and where was Jack Cardiff born?
Jack Cardiff was born on September 18, 1914 in Yarmouth, Norfolk, England, UK. They passed away on April 22, 2009.
How many credits does Jack Cardiff have?
Jack Cardiff has accumulated over 111 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1924 to 2010.
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Jack Cardiff was a British cinematographer, director, and photographer whose career spanned from silent film through early experiments in Technicolor to filmmaking in the 21st century. Born on September 18, 1914, in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom, he was also known by the name Jo. He was an Officer of...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Glorious Technicolor (1998) as Self — aged about 83
Full filmography (111) Born on September 18 In memoriam 2009
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