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Janusz Kamiński

Camera Born Jun 27, 1959 Ziebice, Dolnoslaskie, Poland 74 credits
74
Total Credits
1951–2026
76 Years Career Span
37
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[1] TMDB: Born June 27, 1959. Polish cinematographer and director. Partnership with Steven Spielberg since 1993. Known for Camera. 70 known credits. Place of birth: Ziebice, Dolnoslaskie, Poland. Also known as Janesz Kaminsky, Jennifer Stoltz, Janusz.
[2] Wikipedia: Janusz Zygmunt Kamiński. Born June 27, 1959. Polish cinematographer and director. Long-term collaboration with Steven Spielberg since 1993.
[3] Wikipedia (RO): Polish cinematographer, film director, camera operator, director, and producer. Born June 27, 1959, in Ziębice, Voievodatul Silezia Inferioară, Polonia.
[4] TMDB Bio: Janusz Zygmunt Kamiński. Born June 27, 1959. Polish cinematographer and director of film and television. Partnership with Steven Spielberg since 1993.
[5] Wikipedia (PL): Janusz Zygmunt Kamiński. Born June 27, 1959, in Ziębice. Polish cinematographer and director. Two-time Academy Award winner.
Full Name: Janusz Zygmunt Kamiński.
Birth Date: June 27, 1959.
Birth Place: Ziebice, Dolnoslaskie, Poland (or Ziębice, Voievodatul Silezia Inferioară, Polonia).
Nationality: Polish.
Occupations: Cinematographer, director of film and television, camera operator, and producer.
Key Collaboration: Steven Spielberg (since 1993).
Awards: Two-time Academy Award winner.
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Name: Janusz Zygmunt Kamiński.
Born: June 27, 1959.
Place of Birth: Ziebice, Dolnoslaskie, Poland (or Ziębice, Voievodatul Silezia Inferioară, Polonia).
Nationality: Polish.
Professions: Cinematographer, director of film and television, producer, operator filmowy, reżyser.
Key Collaboration: Steven Spielberg (regular cinematographer since 1993).
Awards: Two-time Academy Award winner (Oscar) for Best Cinematography (Source [5] says "dwukrotny laureat Oscara").
Specific Award details from TMDB Bio: One Academy Award for Best Cinematography for Schindler's List and another for Saving Private Ryan.
Known credits: 70 (from TMDB).
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Janusz Zygmunt Kamiński is a Polish cinematographer and director of film and television. Born on June 27, 1959, in Ziebice, Dolnoslaskie, Poland, he has worked across various roles including producer and operator. His professional body of work includes 70 known credits.
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Kamiński is best known for his long-term collaboration with Steven Spielberg. He has served as Spielberg's regular cinematographer since 1993, establishing a partnership that spans multiple films.
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His work has earned significant recognition, including being a two-time winner of the Academy Award for Best Cinematography. These awards were received for his work on the holocaust drama Schindler's List and the World War II epic Saving Private Ryan.
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Janusz Zygmunt Kamiński is a Polish cinematographer and director of film and television. Born on June 27, 1959, in Ziebice, Dolnoslaskie, Poland, his professional roles include director, producer, and cinematographer. He has a recorded 70 known credits in his career.

Kamiński is recognized for his long-term professional partnership with Steven Spielberg. He has served as a regular cinematographer on Spielberg's films since 1993. This collaboration has been a central element of his career in the film industry.

The cinematographer is a two-time winner of the Academy Award for Best Cinematography. His accolades include an Academy Award for his work on the holocaust drama Schindler's List and another for the World War II epic Saving Private Ryan.
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Full name: Janusz Zygmunt Kamiński.
Birth date: June 27, 1959.
Birth place: Ziebice, Dolnoslaskie, Poland.
Roles: cinematographer, director of film and television, producer, operator.

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Career timeline

Disclosure Day · Director of Photography
IF · Director of Photography
The Fabelmans: A Family in Film
The Fabelmans · Director of PhotographyThe Stories of West Side StoryUkrainians in Exile · Executive Producer
West Side Story · Director of PhotographyOslo · Director of PhotographyAmerican Dream · Director
The Call of the Wild · Director of Photography
Ready Player One · Director of Photography
The Post · Director of PhotographySpielberg
The BFG · Director of Photography
Close Up with The Hollywood ReporterBridge of Spies · Director of Photography
The Judge · Director of Photography
Lincoln: An American JourneyMaking a Scene | 11 Performances · DirectorBroken Night · Director of Photography
Lincoln · Director of Photography
The Adventures of Tintin · Director of PhotographyWar Horse · Director of Photography
The Event · DirectorHow Do You Know · Director of PhotographyA Cinematic Life: The Art and Influence of Conrad Hall
Funny People · Director of Photography
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull · Director of PhotographyProduction Diary: Making of 'The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull'
The Diving Bell and the Butterfly · Director of PhotographyStanding on the Shoulders of Kubrick: The Legacy of 2001The Visions of Stanley KubrickHania · Camera OperatorHania · Director
Film Noir: Bringing Darkness to Light
War of the Worlds · Director of PhotographyMunich · Director of PhotographyBen-Hur: The Epic That Changed Cinema
The Terminal · Director of Photography
Catch Me If You Can: Behind the Camera
Catch Me If You Can · Director of PhotographyMinority Report · Director of Photography
A.I. Artificial Intelligence · Director of Photography
Lost Souls · Director
Saving Private Ryan · Director of Photography
The Making of 'The Lost World'Amistad · Director of PhotographyThe Lost World: Jurassic Park · Director of Photography
Jerry Maguire · Director of Photography
Tall Tale: The Unbelievable Adventure · Director of PhotographyHow to Make an American Quilt · Director of Photography
Little Giants · Director of Photography

Full Filmography

74 titles
  • Disclosure Day (2026) Director of Photography
  • IF (2024) Director of Photography
  • The Fabelmans: A Family in Film (2023) as Self
  • The Fabelmans (2022) Director of Photography
  • The Stories of West Side Story (2022) as Self
  • Ukrainians in Exile (2022) Executive Producer
  • West Side Story (2021) Director of Photography
  • Oslo (2021) Director of Photography
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  • American Dream (2021) Director
  • The Call of the Wild (2020) Director of Photography
  • Ready Player One (2018) Director of Photography
  • The Post (2017) Director of Photography
  • Spielberg (2017) as Self
  • The BFG (2016) Director of Photography
  • Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter (2015) as Self
  • Bridge of Spies (2015) Director of Photography
  • The Judge (2014) Director of Photography
  • Lincoln: An American Journey (2013) as Self
  • Making a Scene | 11 Performances (2013) Director
  • Broken Night (2013) Director of Photography
  • Lincoln (2012) Director of Photography
  • The Adventures of Tintin (2011) Director of Photography
  • War Horse (2011) Director of Photography
  • The Event (2010) Director
  • How Do You Know (2010) Director of Photography
  • A Cinematic Life: The Art and Influence of Conrad Hall (2010) as Self
  • Funny People (2009) Director of Photography
  • Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008) Director of Photography
  • Production Diary: Making of 'The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull' (2008) as Self
  • The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (2007) Director of Photography
  • Standing on the Shoulders of Kubrick: The Legacy of 2001 (2007) as Self
  • The Visions of Stanley Kubrick (2007) as Self
  • Hania (2007) Camera Operator
  • Hania (2007) Director
  • Hania (2007) Director of Photography
  • Film Noir: Bringing Darkness to Light (2006) as Self
  • War of the Worlds (2005) Director of Photography
  • Munich (2005) Director of Photography
  • Ben-Hur: The Epic That Changed Cinema (2005) as Self
  • The Terminal (2004) Director of Photography
  • Catch Me If You Can: Behind the Camera (2003) as Self
  • Catch Me If You Can (2002) Director of Photography
  • Minority Report (2002) Director of Photography
  • A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001) Director of Photography
  • Lost Souls (2000) Director
  • Saving Private Ryan (1998) Director of Photography
  • The Making of 'The Lost World' (1997) as Self
  • Amistad (1997) Director of Photography
  • The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997) Director of Photography
  • Jerry Maguire (1996) Director of Photography
  • Tall Tale: The Unbelievable Adventure (1995) Director of Photography
  • How to Make an American Quilt (1995) Director of Photography
  • Little Giants (1994) Director of Photography
  • Schindler's List (1993) Director of Photography
  • The Adventures of Huck Finn (1993) Director of Photography
  • Trouble Bound (1993) Director of Photography
  • Class of '61 (1993) Director of Photography
  • One False Move (1992) Second Unit Director of Photography
  • Mad Dog Coll (1992) Director of Photography
  • Star Time (1992) Additional Photography
  • Cool as Ice (1991) Director of Photography
  • Pyrates (1991) Director of Photography
  • The Terror Within II (1991) Director of Photography
  • Wildflower (1991) Director of Photography
  • Grim Prairie Tales (1990) Director of Photography
  • The Rain Killer (1990) Director of Photography
  • After Midnight (1989) Chief Lighting Technician
  • Dance of the Damned (1989) Gaffer
  • Lisa (1987) Producer
  • Lisa (1987) Editor
  • Lisa (1987) Director of Photography
  • Lady America (1986) Director of Photography
  • The Cunning Fox (1951) Director of Photography
  • Petrichor Director of Photography

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Janusz Kamiński best known for?

Janusz Kamiński is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Disclosure Day (2026), IF (2024), The Fabelmans (2022), West Side Story (2021).

When and where was Janusz Kamiński born?

Janusz Kamiński was born on June 27, 1959 in Ziebice, Dolnoslaskie, Poland.

How many credits does Janusz Kamiński have?

Janusz Kamiński has accumulated over 74 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1951 to 2026.

What is Janusz Kamiński's background in cinema and television?

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Janusz Kamiński by the numbers

74credits
72films
2TV series
1951–2026active years

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