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Robby Müller

Camera Born Apr 4, 1940 Died Jul 3, 2018 Willemstad, Curaçao, Territory of Curaçao 82 credits
82
Total Credits
1951–2020
70 Years Career Span
30
Vault Titles
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Biography

Robby Müller was a Dutch cinematographer born in Willemstad, Curaçao, on April 4, 1940. He became known for his use of natural light and minimalist imagery, as well as an expressionistic use of colors. Müller first gained recognition for his contributions to West German cinema through his acclaimed collaborations with director Wim Wenders. His work as a cinematographer began with Wim Wenders as director on the project Alabama: 2000 Light Years. Throughout his career, Müller also worked with Jim Jarmusch, Lars von Trier, and Steve McQueen. He held 77 known credits as a crew member in the camera department. Müller passed away on July 3, 2018, at the age of 78.

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Career

Career overview

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Name: Robby Müller (also Robert Müller, NSC, BVK).
Nationality: Dutch.
Profession: Cinematographer (cameraman).
Birth: April 4, 1940, in Willemstad, Curaçao, Territory of Curaçao.
Death: July 3, 2018 (or July 4, 2018, per TMDB bio) in Amsterdam.
Style: Known for use of natural light, minimalist imagery, and expressionistic use of colors.
Recognition: Gained recognition for contributions to West German Cinema through collaborations with Wim Wenders.
First work: Alabama: 2000 Light Years (Müller's first work and Wenders' first as director).
Collaborations with Wim Wenders: Summer in the City, The Goalie's Anxiety at the Penalty Kick, The Scarlet Letter, Alice in the Cities, Wrong Move, Kings of the Road, The American Friend, Wings of Desire, Until the End of the World, and Paris, Texas.
Other collaborators: Jim Jarmusch, Lars von Trier, and Steve McQueen.
Known Credits: 77.
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Robby Müller, also known as Robert Müller, was a Dutch cinematographer born on April 4, 1940, in Willemstad, Curaçao. He was recognized for his use of natural light and minimalist imagery, as well as his expressionistic use of colors. Müller first gained recognition for his contributions to West German cinema through his acclaimed collaborations with director Wim Wenders. His first work as a cinematographer was Alabama: 2000 Light Years, which was also Wenders' first film as a director.
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Müller maintained a long-standing professional relationship with Wenders, working together on numerous films including Summer in the City, The Goalie's Anxiety at the Penalty Kick, The Scarlet Letter, Alice in the Cities, Wrong Move, Kings of the Road, The American Friend, Wings of Desire, Until the End of the World, and Paris, Texas. In addition to his work with Wenders, Müller collaborated with directors such as Jim Jarmusch, Lars von Trier, and Steve McQueen. Throughout his career, he earned 77 known credits. Müller passed away in Amsterdam on July 3, 2018.
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Robby Müller, also known as Robert Müller, NSC, BVK, was a Dutch cinematographer born on April 4, 1940, in Willemstad, Curaçao. He was recognized for his use of natural light and minimalist imagery, as well as his expressionistic use of colors. Müller first gained recognition for his contributions to West German cinema through his acclaimed collaborations with director Wim Wenders. His first professional work as a cinematographer was Alabama: 20

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Career timeline

Wim Wenders, Desperado
Living the Light: Robby MüllerLiving the Light: Robby Müller · Director of Photography
Ashes · Director of Photography
One Who Set Forth: Wim Wenders' Early Years
From Dogma to Dogville: Don't Try This at Home
Coffee and Cigarettes · Director of PhotographyVisions of Europe · Director of PhotographyPrologue · Director of Photography
Poem: I Set My Foot Upon the Air and It Carried Me · Director of Photography
24 Hour Party People · Director of Photography
My Brother Tom · Director of Photography
Dancer in the Dark · Director of Photography
Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai · Director of PhotographyBuena Vista Social Club · Director of Photography
Shattered Image · Director of Photography
The Tango Lesson · Director of Photography
Breaking the Waves · Director of Photography
Dead Man · Director of PhotographyBeyond the Clouds · Director of PhotographyLast Call · Director of PhotographyEdward Hopper - The Silent Witness
Mad Dog and Glory · Director of PhotographyWhen Pigs Fly · Director of Photography
The Ditvoorst Domains
Until the End of the World · Director of Photography
Korczak · Director of PhotographyMotion and Emotion: The Films of Wim WendersMotion and Emotion: The Road to 'Paris, Texas'
Mystery Train · Director of PhotographyCoffee and Cigarettes II · Director of PhotographyNotebook on Cities and Clothes · Director of Photography
The Little Devil · Director of Photography
Barfly · Director of PhotographyThe Believers · Director of Photography
Down by Law · Director of PhotographyThe Longshot · Director of Photography
To Live and Die in L.A. · Director of PhotographyFinnegan Begin Again · Director of Photography
Paris, Texas · Director of PhotographyRepo Man · Director of PhotographyBody Rock · Director of PhotographyCheatersCheaters · Director of Photography
Un dimanche de flics · Director of PhotographyLes Îles · Director of PhotographyClass Enemy · Director of Photography
A Hot Summer Night · Director of Photography
They All Laughed · Director of Photography
Honeysuckle Rose · Director of PhotographyHello Fellow Man · Director of Photography
Bavarian Film AwardsSaint JackSaint Jack · Director of PhotographyIn for Treatment · Director of Photography

Full Filmography

82 titles
  • Wim Wenders, Desperado (2020) as Self (archive footage)
  • Living the Light: Robby Müller (2018) as Self
  • Living the Light: Robby Müller (2018) Director of Photography
  • Ashes (2014) Director of Photography
  • One Who Set Forth: Wim Wenders' Early Years (2008) as Self
  • From Dogma to Dogville: Don't Try This at Home (2006) as himself
  • Coffee and Cigarettes (2004) Director of Photography
  • Visions of Europe (2004) Director of Photography
  • Advertisement
  • Prologue (2004) Director of Photography
  • Poem: I Set My Foot Upon the Air and It Carried Me (2003) Director of Photography
  • 24 Hour Party People (2002) Director of Photography
  • My Brother Tom (2001) Director of Photography
  • Dancer in the Dark (2000) Director of Photography
  • Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (1999) Director of Photography
  • Buena Vista Social Club (1999) Director of Photography
  • Shattered Image (1998) Director of Photography
  • The Tango Lesson (1997) Director of Photography
  • Breaking the Waves (1996) Director of Photography
  • Dead Man (1995) Director of Photography
  • Beyond the Clouds (1995) Director of Photography
  • Last Call (1995) Director of Photography
  • Edward Hopper - The Silent Witness (1995) as Self
  • Mad Dog and Glory (1993) Director of Photography
  • When Pigs Fly (1993) Director of Photography
  • The Ditvoorst Domains (1992) as Self
  • Until the End of the World (1991) Director of Photography
  • Korczak (1990) Director of Photography
  • Motion and Emotion: The Films of Wim Wenders (1990) as Self
  • Motion and Emotion: The Road to 'Paris, Texas' (1990) as Self
  • Mystery Train (1989) Director of Photography
  • Coffee and Cigarettes II (1989) Director of Photography
  • Notebook on Cities and Clothes (1989) Director of Photography
  • The Little Devil (1988) Director of Photography
  • Barfly (1987) Director of Photography
  • The Believers (1987) Director of Photography
  • Down by Law (1986) Director of Photography
  • The Longshot (1986) Director of Photography
  • To Live and Die in L.A. (1985) Director of Photography
  • Finnegan Begin Again (1985) Director of Photography
  • Paris, Texas (1984) Director of Photography
  • Repo Man (1984) Director of Photography
  • Body Rock (1984) Director of Photography
  • Cheaters (1984) as Ingénieur
  • Cheaters (1984) Director of Photography
  • Un dimanche de flics (1983) Director of Photography
  • Les Îles (1983) Director of Photography
  • Class Enemy (1983) Director of Photography
  • A Hot Summer Night (1982) Director of Photography
  • They All Laughed (1981) Director of Photography
  • Honeysuckle Rose (1980) Director of Photography
  • Hello Fellow Man (1980) Director of Photography
  • Bavarian Film Awards (1979) as Self
  • Saint Jack (1979) as Robby (uncredited)
  • Saint Jack (1979) Director of Photography
  • In for Treatment (1979) Director of Photography
  • The Glass Cell (1978) Director of Photography
  • The Left-Handed Woman (1978) Director of Photography
  • Mysteries (1978) Director of Photography
  • The American Friend (1977) Director of Photography
  • Kings of the Road (1976) Director of Photography
  • Kings of the Road (1976) Camera Operator
  • The Wild Duck (1976) Director of Photography
  • Wrong Move (1975) Director of Photography
  • Wrong Move (1975) Camera Operator
  • The Goalie's Anxiety at the Penalty Kick (1975) Director of Photography
  • Alice in the Cities (1974) Director of Photography
  • Die Eltern (1974) Director of Photography
  • The Scarlet Letter (1973) Director of Photography
  • The Journey to Vienna (1973) Director of Photography
  • Summer in the City (1972) Director of Photography
  • CAN: The Free Concert (1972) Director of Photography
  • Carlos (1971) Director of Photography
  • Jonathan (1970) Director of Photography
  • Eine Rose für Jane (1970) Director of Photography
  • Pakbo (1970) Director of Photography
  • Alabama (2000 Light Years) (1969) Director of Photography
  • Der Fall Lena Christ (1969) Director of Photography
  • To Grab the Ring (1968) Assistant Director of Photography
  • Love and So Forth (1968) Assistant Camera
  • Eiland (1966) Cinematography
  • Megalopolis I (1963) Director of Photography
  • German Film Award (1951) as Self

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Robby Müller best known for?

Robby Müller is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including One Who Set Forth: Wim Wenders' Early Years (2008), Coffee and Cigarettes (2004), 24 Hour Party People (2002), Dancer in the Dark (2000).

When and where was Robby Müller born?

Robby Müller was born on April 4, 1940 in Willemstad, Curaçao, Territory of Curaçao. They passed away on July 3, 2018.

How many credits does Robby Müller have?

Robby Müller has accumulated over 82 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1951 to 2020.

What is Robby Müller's background in cinema and television?

Robby Müller was a Dutch cinematographer born in Willemstad, Curaçao, on April 4, 1940. He became known for his use of natural light and minimalist imagery, as well as an expressionistic use of colors. Müller first gained recognition for his contributions to West German cinema through his acclaimed collaborations with ...

Robby Müller by the numbers

82credits
80films
2TV series
1951–2020active years

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