Robert Richardson
- Known For
- Camera
- Born
- August 27, 1955 in Hyannis, Massachusetts, USA
- Active Years
- 1971–2026 (56 Years)
- Total Credits
- 63 credits in database
Biography
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Source [1]: Robert Richardson (also known as Bob Richardson). Birthday: August 27, 1955. Place of Birth: Hyannis, Massachusetts, USA. Known for: Camera. Known credits: 62.
Source [2]: Cinematographer. Won three Academy Awards and earned seven Academy Award nominations for cinematography. First Oscar for JFK (directed by Oliver Stone). Second and third Oscars for The Aviator and Hugo (directed by Martin Scorsese).
Source [3]: Full name: Robert Bridge Richardson, ASC. Born August 27, 1955. American cinematographer. Collaborated with Oliver Stone, Martin Scorsese, and Quentin Tarantino. Known for trademark aggressively bright highlights and exploring various visual styles with film and digital cameras.
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Source [5]: Mentions Michael Richardson (different person).
Full Name: Robert Bridge Richardson, ASC.
Also known as: Bob Richardson.
Profession: American cinematographer.
Birth Date: August 27, 1955.
Birthplace: Hyannis, Massachusetts, USA.
Style: Aggressively bright highlights; explores various visual styles using film and digital cameras.
Collaborations: Oliver Stone, Martin Scorsese, Quentin Tarantino.
Awards: Three Academy Awards and seven Academy Award nominations for cinematography.
Specific Wins: First Oscar for JFK (directed by Oliver Stone); second and third Oscars for The Aviator and Hugo (directed by Martin Scorsese).
Credits: 62 known credits.
Robert Bridge Richardson, ASC, also known as Bob Richardson, is an American cinematographer born on August 27, 1955, in Hyannis, Massachusetts. He is recognized for his trademark aggressively bright highlights and for exploring various
Career overview
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Source [1]: Robert Richardson (Bob Richardson), born August 27, 1955, in Hyannis, Massachusetts, USA. Known for Camera. 62 known credits.
Source [2]: Cinematographer for Kill Bill: Vol. 1. Won three Academy Awards and earned seven Academy Award nominations for cinematography. First Oscar was for JFK directed by Oliver Stone. Second and third Oscars were for The Aviator and Hugo directed by Martin Scorsese.
Source [3]: Robert Bridge Richardson, ASC. Born August 27, 1955. American cinematographer. Collaborated with Oliver Stone, Martin Scorsese, and Quentin Tarantino. Known for trademark aggressively bright highlights and exploring various visual styles with film and digital cameras.
Source [4]: General bio link (no specific facts).
Source [5]: Mentions Michael Richardson (different person).
Paragraph 1: Identity and Style.
Robert Bridge Richardson, ASC, is an American cinematographer born on August 27, 1955, in Hyannis, Massachusetts. He is also known as Bob Richardson. His professional work is characterized by a trademark use of aggressively bright highlights and an exploration of various visual styles using both digital cameras and film. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with filmmakers such as Oliver Stone, Martin Scorsese, and Quentin Tarantino.
Paragraph 2: Awards and Notable Works.
Richardson has earned seven Academy Award nominations for his cinematography and has won three Academy Awards. His first Academy Award was for his work on the film JFK, directed by Oliver Stone. He received his second and third Academy Awards for his cinematography on The Aviator and Hugo, both of which were directed by Martin Scorsese. His credits include work on Kill Bill: Vol. 1. He has a total of 62 known credits.
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Robert Bridge Richardson, ASC, is an American cinematographer born on August 27, 1955, in Hyannis, Massachusetts. Also known as Bob Richardson, he is recognized for his trademark use of aggressively bright highlights and for exploring a variety of visual styles through the use of both film and digital cameras. His professional career includes collaborations with filmmakers such as Oliver Stone, Martin Scorsese, and Quentin Tarantino.
Richardson has received seven Academy Award nominations for his cinematography and has won three Academy Awards. His first Oscar was earned for his work on the film JFK, directed by Oliver Stone. He won his second and third Academy Awards for his work on The Aviator and Hugo, both directed by Martin Scorsese. His known credits include the film Kill Bill: Vol. 1, and he has a total of 62 known credits.
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"Robert Bridge Richardson, ASC, is an American cinematographer born on August 27, 1955, in Hyannis, Massachusetts. Also known as Bob Richardson, he is recognized for his trademark use of aggressively bright highlights and for exploring a variety of visual styles through the use of both film and digital cameras. His professional career includes collaborations with filmmakers such as Oliver Stone, Martin Scorsese, and Quentin Tarantino.
Richardson has received seven Academy Award nominations for his cinematography and has won three Academy Awards. His first Oscar was earned for his work on the film JFK, directed by Oliver Stone. He won his second and third Academy Awards for his work on The Aviator and Hugo, both directed by Martin Scorsese. His known credits include the film Kill Bill: Vol. 1, and he has a total of 62 known credits."
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Full Filmography
63 titles- Madden (2026) Director of Photography
- Robert Richardson: The White Devil (2026) as Self
- Oliver Stone: The Outsider (2025) as Self - director of photography (Platoon)
- In Between Stars and Scars: Masters of Cinema (2024) as Self
- The Equalizer 3 (2023) Director of Photography
- Air (2023) Director of Photography
- Emancipation (2022) Director of Photography
- Venom: Let There Be Carnage (2021) Director of Photography
- JFK: Destiny Betrayed (2021) Director of Photography
- JFK Revisited: Through the Looking Glass (2021) Director of Photography
- Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood (2019) Director of Photography
- The Hateful Eight (2019) Director of Photography
- Adrift (2018) Director of Photography
- A Private War (2018) Director of Photography
- Breathe (2017) Director of Photography
- Live by Night (2016) Director of Photography
- The Hateful Eight (2015) Director of Photography
- Gravity (2013) Thanks
- Wild Horses (2013) Director of Photography
- Django Unchained (2012) Director of Photography
- Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair (2011) Director of Photography
- Hugo (2011) Director of Photography
- George Harrison: Living in the Material World (2011) Director of Photography
- Shutter Island (2010) Director of Photography
- Eat Pray Love (2010) Director of Photography
- Inglourious Basterds (2009) Director of Photography
- Shine a Light (2008) Director of Photography
- Standard Operating Procedure (2008) Director of Photography
- The Good Shepherd (2006) Director of Photography
- Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004) Director of Photography
- The Aviator (2004) Director of Photography
- Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003) Director of Photography
- The Four Feathers (2002) Director of Photography
- Powder Keg (2001) Director of Photography
- Bringing Out the Dead (1999) Director of Photography
- Snow Falling on Cedars (1999) Director of Photography
- Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr. (1999) Additional Photography
- The Horse Whisperer (1998) Director of Photography
- U Turn (1997) Director of Photography
- Wag the Dog (1997) as Man in a TV Studio (uncredited)
- Wag the Dog (1997) Director of Photography
- Fast, Cheap & Out of Control (1997) Director of Photography
- Casino (1995) Director of Photography
- Nixon (1995) Director of Photography
- Natural Born Killers (1994) Director of Photography
- Heaven & Earth (1993) Director of Photography
- A Few Good Men (1992) Director of Photography
- JFK (1991) Director of Photography
- The Doors (1991) Director of Photography
- City of Hope (1991) Director of Photography
- Born on the Fourth of July (1989) Director of Photography
- Pink Floyd in Concert: Delicate Sound of Thunder (1989) Camera Operator
- Eight Men Out (1988) Director of Photography
- Talk Radio (1988) Director of Photography
- Wall Street (1987) Director of Photography
- Dudes (1987) Director of Photography
- Platoon (1986) Director of Photography
- Salvador (1986) Director of Photography
- Missing... Have You Seen This Person? (1985) Cinematography
- An Outpost of Progress (1982) Director of Photography
- Murphy's War (1971) Assistant Editor
- 4 Kids Walk Into a Bank Director of Photography
- Untitled Hannibal Film Director of Photography
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Robert Richardson best known for?
Robert Richardson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Madden (2026), Robert Richardson: The White Devil (2026), In Between Stars and Scars: Masters of Cinema (2024), The Equalizer 3 (2023).
When and where was Robert Richardson born?
Robert Richardson was born on August 27, 1955 in Hyannis, Massachusetts, USA.
How many credits does Robert Richardson have?
Robert Richardson has accumulated over 63 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1971 to 2026.
What is Robert Richardson's background in cinema and television?
Subject: Robert Richardson (Cinematographer). Task: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraints: Use ONLY provided facts. No inventions. No markdown/asterisks/headings/bullets. Plain text only. Neutral, encyclopedic prose. Target length: 90-130 words. Source [1]: Robert Richardson (also known as Bob Richa...
Robert Richardson by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Wag the Dog (1997) as Man in a TV Studio (uncredited) — aged about 41
- Robert Richardson: The White Devil (2026) as Self — aged about 70
- In Between Stars and Scars: Masters of Cinema (2024) as Self — aged about 68
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