John A. Alonzo
Biography
John Ayala Alonzo, also known as John Alonso, was an American cinematographer, television director, and actor. He was born on June 12, 1934, in Dallas, Texas, United States. He worked in the film and television industry, accruing ninety-seven known credits in the camera department. His career spanned decades before his death on March 13, 2001, at the age of sixty-six. Among his recognized work in cinema are his contributions to the films Chinatown, released in 1974, The Magnificent Seven, released in 1960, and Star Trek Generations, released in 1994. Throughout his life, he was previously married to Suzanne L. Heltzel and Jan Murray.
Career overview
John Ayala Alonzo was an American cinematographer, television director, and actor. Born in Dallas, Texas, on June 12, 1934, he built a substantial body of work in film and television throughout his career, accumulating ninety-seven known credits. He was recognized within the industry as a cinematographer and was affiliated with the American Society of Cinematographers.
Among his extensive filmography, he is particularly known for his work on notable motion pictures including The Magnificent Seven released in 1960, Chinatown in 1974, and Star Trek Generations in 1994. His contributions to the industry spanned both behind the camera roles and occasional acting performances across numerous films and series.
Alonzo passed away on March 13, 2001, at the age of sixty-six. Throughout his life and career, he established himself as a prominent figure in American cinema, remembered for his visual contributions to several major productions of the twentieth century.
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101 titles- The Man Who Shot Chinatown: The Life and Work of John A. Alonzo (2007) as Self (archive footage)
- Deuces Wild (2002) Director of Photography
- The Prime Gig (2001) Director of Photography
- Fail Safe (2000) Director of Photography
- Guns for Hire: The Making of 'The Magnificent Seven' (2000) as Self
- The Dancing Cow (2000) Director of Photography
- Lansky (1999) Director of Photography
- Letters from a Killer (1998) Director of Photography
- The Making of 'Scarface' (1998) as Self
- The Grass Harp (1996) Director of Photography
- Star Trek: Generations (1994) Director of Photography
- World War II: When Lions Roared (1994) Director of Photography
- Clifford (1994) Director of Photography
- The Meteor Man (1993) Director of Photography
- Protozoa (1993) Thanks
- Cool World (1992) Director of Photography
- Housesitter (1992) Director of Photography
- Visions of Light (1992) as Self
- Navy Seals (1990) Director of Photography
- Internal Affairs (1990) Director of Photography
- The Guardian (1990) Director of Photography
- Steel Magnolias (1989) Director of Photography
- Physical Evidence (1989) Director of Photography
- Roots: The Gift (1988) Director of Photography
- Overboard (1987) Director of Photography
- Real Men (1987) Director of Photography
- Nothing in Common (1986) Director of Photography
- Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling (1986) Director of Photography
- Out of Control (1985) Director of Photography
- Runaway (1984) Director of Photography
- Terror in the Aisles (1984) Director of Photography
- Scarface (1983) Director of Photography
- Blue Thunder (1983) Director of Photography
- Cross Creek (1983) Director of Photography
- The Kid From Nowhere (1982) Director of Photography
- Beyond Reason (1982) Director of Photography
- Back Roads (1981) Director of Photography
- Zorro, The Gay Blade (1981) Director of Photography
- Belle Starr (1980) Director
- Belle Starr (1980) Director of Photography
- Tom Horn (1980) Director of Photography
- Blinded by the Light (1980) Director
- Blinded by the Light (1980) Director of Photography
- Norma Rae (1979) Director of Photography
- Portrait of a Stripper (1979) Director
- Portrait of a Stripper (1979) Director of Photography
- Champions: A Love Story (1979) Director
- Champions: A Love Story (1979) Director of Photography
- The Cheap Detective (1978) Director of Photography
- FM (1978) Director
- Casey's Shadow (1978) Director of Photography
- Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) Additional Director of Photography
- Black Sunday (1977) Director of Photography
- Which Way Is Up? (1977) Director of Photography
- The Bad News Bears (1976) Director of Photography
- Look What's Happened to Rosemary's Baby (1976) Director of Photography
- I Will, I Will...For Now (1976) Director of Photography
- Once Is Not Enough (1975) Director of Photography
- Farewell, My Lovely (1975) Director of Photography
- The Fortune (1975) Director of Photography
- Chinatown (1974) Director of Photography
- Conrack (1974) Director of Photography
- The Naked Ape (1973) Director of Photography
- Hit! (1973) Director of Photography
- Voyage of the Yes (1973) Director of Photography
- Wattstax (1973) Director of Photography
- Guess Who's Sleeping in My Bed? (1973) Director of Photography
- Sounder (1972) Director of Photography
- Get to Know Your Rabbit (1972) Director of Photography
- Pete 'n' Tillie (1972) Director of Photography
- Lady Sings the Blues (1972) Director of Photography
- Another Nice Mess (1972) Director of Photography
- Visions... (1972) Director of Photography
- Vanishing Point (1971) Director of Photography
- Harold and Maude (1971) Director of Photography
- Cannon (1971) Director of Photography
- Revenge! (1971) Director of Photography
- Bloody Mama (1970) Director of Photography
- The Moviemakers (1969) Director of Photography
- The Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau (1968) Director of Photography
- The Wild Wild West (1965)
- Bewitched (1964)
- Invitation to a Gunfighter (1964) as Manuel
- Nightmare in Chicago (1964) as Officer Miller
- The Legend of Jimmy Blue Eyes (1964) Director of Photography
- Kraft Suspense Theatre (1963) as Officer Miller
- The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962) as The Intern
- Combat! (1962) as Bialos
- The Gallant Men (1962)
- Terror At Black Falls (1962) as Carlos Avila (as John Alonzo)
- Hand of Death (1962) as Carlos, lab assistant
- Susan Slade (1961) as Engineer
- The Long Rope (1961) as Manuel Alvarez (as John Alonzo)
- The Magnificent Seven (1960) as Miguel
- The Crowded Sky (1960) as Young Repairman
- The Twilight Zone (1959) as Luís Gallegos
- 77 Sunset Strip (1958)
- The Gun Runners (1958) as Soldier in Car (uncredited)
- Perry Mason (1957) as Pedro Guitterez
- Cheyenne (1955)
- Dragnet (1951)
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What movies or TV shows is John A. Alonzo best known for?
John A. Alonzo is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Deuces Wild (2002), MTV Video Music Awards (1984), Star Trek: Generations (1994), Clifford (1994).
When and where was John A. Alonzo born?
John A. Alonzo was born on June 12, 1934 in Dallas, Texas, USA. They passed away on March 13, 2001.
How many credits does John A. Alonzo have?
John A. Alonzo has accumulated over 101 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1951 to 2007.
What is John A. Alonzo's background in cinema and television?
John Ayala Alonzo, also known as John Alonso, was an American cinematographer, television director, and actor. He was born on June 12, 1934, in Dallas, Texas, United States. He worked in the film and television industry, accruing ninety-seven known credits in the camera department. His career spanned decades before his...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Twilight Zone (1959) as Luís Gallegos — aged about 25
- Bewitched (1964) — aged about 30
- The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962) as The Intern — aged about 28
- Combat! (1962) as Bialos — aged about 28
- Perry Mason (1957) as Pedro Guitterez — aged about 23
- The Wild Wild West (1965) — aged about 31
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