John R. Leonetti
- Known For
- Camera
- Born
- July 4, 1956 in Los Angeles, California, USA
- Active Years
- 1982–2022 (41 Years)
- Total Credits
- 77 credits in database
Biography
Subject: John R. Leonetti (Camera).
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Name: John Robert Leonetti, ASC.
Also known as: John Leonetti.
Born: July 4, 1956.
Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, USA.
Age: 70 years old (as per sources).
Profession: American cinematographer, film director, and actor.
Collaborations: Known for work with director James Wan, serving as cinematographer on five films.
Known for: Annabelle (2014), The Conjuring (2013), and Insidious: Chapter 2 (2013).
Credits: 71 known credits.
Family: Younger brother of cinematographer Matthew F. Leonetti.
Directorial debut: Mortal Kombat: Annihilation (cinematographer Matthew F. Leonetti was the cinematographer for this film).
John Robert Leonetti, ASC, is an American cinematographer, film director, and actor born on July 4, 1956, in Los Angeles, California. He is also known as John Leonetti. Leonetti has 71 known credits and is recognized for his work on Annabelle (2014), The Conjuring (2013), and Insidious: Chapter 2 (2013). He is known for his collaborative work with director James Wan, serving as cinematographer on five films. He is the younger brother of cinematographer Matthew F. Leonetti, who served as the cinematographer for Leonetti's first feature-length film as a director, Mortal Kombat: Annihilation.
"John Robert Leonetti, ASC, is an American cinematographer, film director, and actor born on July 4, 1956, in Los Angeles, California. He is also known as John Leonetti. Leonetti has 71 known
Career overview
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Name: John Robert Leonetti, ASC.
Also known as: John Leonetti.
Born: July 4, 1956, in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Profession: American cinematographer and film director (Source 6 also mentions actor).
Known for (Cinematography): Annabelle (2014), The Conjuring (2013), and Insidious: Chapter 2 (2013).
Collaborations: Known for work with director James Wan, serving as cinematographer on five films with him.
Family: Younger brother of cinematographer Matthew F. Leonetti.
Directorial debut: Mortal Kombat: Annihilation (cinematographer Matthew F. Leonetti was the cinematographer for this film).
Credits: 71 known credits (Source 1).
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John Robert Leonetti, ASC, is an American cinematographer and film director born on July 4, 1956, in Los Angeles, California. He is also known as John Leonetti. Leonetti has a significant body of work in the film industry, with 71 known credits. He is the younger brother of cinematographer Matthew F. Leonetti.
Paragraph 2: Career Highlights (Cinematography/Directing).
In his capacity as a cinematographer, Leonetti is recognized for his work on films such as The Conjuring (2013), Insidious: Chapter 2 (2013), and Annabelle (2014). He is notably recognized for his collaborative relationship with director James Wan, having served as the cinematographer on five films directed by Wan. Leonetti's first feature-length film as a director was Mortal Kombat: Annihilation, which featured cinematography by his brother, Matthew F. Leonetti.
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"John Robert Leonetti, ASC, is an American cinematographer and film director born on July 4, 1956, in Los Angeles, California. He is also known as John Leonetti. Leonetti has a significant body of work in the film industry, with 71 known credits. He is the younger brother of cinematographer Matthew F. Leonetti.
In his capacity as a cinematographer, Leonetti is recognized for his work on films such as The Conjuring (2013), Insidious: Chapter 2 (2013), and Annabelle (2014). He is notably recognized for his collaborative relationship with director James Wan, having served as the cinematographer on five films directed by Wan. Leonetti's first feature-length film as a director was Mortal Kombat: Annihilation, which featured cinematography by his brother, Matthew F. Leonetti."
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Name: John Robert Leonetti, ASC / John Leonetti.
Born: July 4, 195
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
77 titles- Lullaby (2022) Director
- The Silence (2019) Director
- Wish Upon (2017) Director
- Wolves at the Door (2016) Director
- Annabelle (2014) Director
- Sleepy Hollow (2013) Director
- Sleepy Hollow (2013) Director of Photography
- The Conjuring (2013) Director of Photography
- Insidious: Chapter 2 (2013) Director of Photography
- Insidious: Chapter 2 (2013) Co-Producer
- Zero Hour (2013) Director of Photography
- This Is 40 (2012) Second Unit Director of Photography
- The River (2012) Director of Photography
- Insidious (2011) Director of Photography
- Insidious (2011) Co-Producer
- Soul Surfer (2011) Director of Photography
- Super Hybrid (2011) Director of Photography
- Piranha 3D (2010) Director of Photography
- Ca$h (2010) Director of Photography
- Dead Silence (2007) Director of Photography
- Death Sentence (2007) Director of Photography
- I Know Who Killed Me (2007) Director of Photography
- The Butterfly Effect 2 (2006) Director
- 10th & Wolf (2006) Lighting Technician
- The Woods (2006) Director of Photography
- Fever Pitch (2005) Second Unit Director of Photography
- Fever Pitch (2005) Second Unit Director
- The Perfect Man (2005) Director of Photography
- Return to Edge City (2005) as Self
- Cartoon Logic (2005) as Self
- Raise Your Voice (2004) Director of Photography
- Honey (2003) Director of Photography
- The Scorpion King (2002) Director of Photography
- Joe Dirt (2001) Director of Photography
- Providence (1999) Director
- Providence (1999) Director of Photography
- Sons of Thunder (1999) Director
- Detroit Rock City (1999) Director of Photography
- Star Trek: Insurrection (1998) Second Unit Director of Photography
- Mortal Kombat: Annihilation (1997) Director
- Spy Hard (1996) Director of Photography
- Kindred: The Embraced (1996) Director of Photography
- JAG (1995) Director of Photography
- Mortal Kombat (1995) Director of Photography
- The Mask (1994) Director of Photography
- Against the Wall (1994) Director of Photography
- The Burning Season (1994) Director of Photography
- One Woman's Courage (1994) Director of Photography
- Hot Shots! Part Deux (1993) Director of Photography
- Raven (1992) Director of Photography
- Revenge on the Highway (1992) Director of Photography
- Coopersmith: Sweet Scent of Murder (1992) Director of Photography
- Raven: Return of the Black Dragons (1992) Director of Photography
- Child's Play 3 (1991) Director of Photography
- Another 48 Hrs. (1990) Camera Operator
- Hard to Kill (1990) Camera Operator
- Tales from the Crypt (1989) Director of Photography
- Johnny Handsome (1989) Camera Operator
- An Eight Is Enough Wedding (1989) Director of Photography
- Red Heat (1988) Camera Operator
- Elvira: Mistress of the Dark (1988) Camera Operator
- Action Jackson (1988) "B" Camera Operator
- Action Jackson (1988) Camera Operator
- The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking (1988) Camera Operator
- Martini Ranch: Reach (1988) Cinematography
- Extreme Prejudice (1987) First Assistant Camera
- Jumpin' Jack Flash (1986) Assistant Camera
- Commando (1985) First Assistant Camera
- Weird Science (1985) First Assistant Camera
- Jagged Edge (1985) Focus Puller
- Fast Forward (1985) First Assistant Camera
- The Buddy System (1984) First Assistant Camera
- Songwriter (1984) First Assistant Camera
- Treasure: In Search of the Golden Horse (1984) Camera Operator
- Poltergeist (1982) First Assistant Camera
- Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982) Assistant Camera
- One from the Heart (1982) Assistant Camera
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is John R. Leonetti best known for?
John R. Leonetti is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Lullaby (2022), The Silence (2019), Wish Upon (2017), Wolves at the Door (2016).
When and where was John R. Leonetti born?
John R. Leonetti was born on July 4, 1956 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
How many credits does John R. Leonetti have?
John R. Leonetti has accumulated over 77 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1982 to 2022.
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Subject: John R. Leonetti (Camera). Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraints: Use ONLY provided facts. No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points. Plain text only. No preamble/postamble. Neutral, encyclopedic prose. Target Word Count: 90-130 words. Name: John Robert Leonetti, ASC. A...
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