Wally Pfister
Biography
Wally Pfister, also known as Walter Pfister, is an American director and former cinematographer. Born on July 8, 1961, in Chicago, Illinois, United States, he is male and has a known credit count of sixty-three. His personal information is recorded on the Movie Database platform under person identification number 559. Additional biographical information regarding his specific career collaborations, film projects, awards, or personal life details beyond his birth date, birthplace, and professional credits is not available in the provided source material.
Career overview
Walter C. Pfister, also known as Walter Pfister, is an American director and former cinematographer born on July 8, 1961, in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He has accumulated sixty-three known credits in the film and television industry, working primarily in the camera department.
Pfister is best known for his collaborative work with filmmaker Christopher Nolan. Some of their notable collaborations include Memento released in 2000, The Dark Knight Trilogy spanning from 2005 to 2012, and Inception released in 2010. For his work as a cinematographer on Inception, Pfister won an Academy Award for Best Cinematography and received a BAFTA Award nomination.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
67 titles- The Tick (2016) Director
- The Tick (2016) Executive Producer
- Transcendence (2014) Director
- Lennon or McCartney (2014) as Self
- Turbo (2013) Other
- The Dark Knight Rises (2012) Director of Photography
- The Dark Knight Rises (2012) Camera Operator
- Ending the Knight (2012) as Self
- Side by Side (2012) as Self
- Moneyball (2011) Director of Photography
- Inception (2010) Director of Photography
- The Dark Knight (2008) Director of Photography
- Gotham Uncovered: Creation of a Scene (2008) as Self
- The Director's Notebook: The Cinematic Sleight of Hand of Christopher Nolan (2007) as Self
- The Prestige (2006) Director of Photography
- Batman Begins (2005) Director of Photography
- Slow Burn (2005) Director of Photography
- The Italian Job (2003) Director of Photography
- Laurel Canyon (2003) Director of Photography
- Insomnia (2002) Director of Photography
- Scotland, PA (2001) Director of Photography
- Sanctuary (2001) Director of Photography
- Rustin (2001) Director of Photography
- Memento (2000) Director of Photography
- The Million Dollar Hotel (2000) "B" Camera Operator
- Sharing the Secret (2000) Director of Photography
- The Hi-Line (2000) Director of Photography
- Stuart Little (1999) Camera Operator
- Instinct (1999) Camera Operator
- Breakfast with Einstein (1998) Director of Photography
- Rhapsody in Bloom (1998) Director of Photography
- Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997) Additional Photography
- MouseHunt (1997) Camera Operator
- MouseHunt (1997) Second Unit Director of Photography
- A Kid in Aladdin's Palace (1997) Director of Photography
- Phenomenon (1996) Camera Operator
- While You Were Sleeping (1995) Camera Operator
- The Granny (1995) Director of Photography
- Unstrung Heroes (1995) Camera Operator
- Animal Instincts 2 (1994) Director of Photography
- Secret Games 3 (1994) Director of Photography
- Stranger by Night (1994) Director of Photography
- Object of Obsession (1994) Director of Photography
- Mirror Images II (1993) Director of Photography
- Amityville: A New Generation (1993) Director of Photography
- Stepmonster (1993) Director of Photography
- Animal Instincts (1992) Director of Photography
- Inside Out 4 (1992) Director of Photography
- Secret Games (1992) Director of Photography
- Inside Out 3 (1992) Director of Photography
- Leather Jackets (1992) Second Unit Director of Photography
- Inside Out 2 (1992) Director of Photography
- Sketch Artist (1992) Camera Operator
- Sketch Artist (1992) Director of Photography
- In the Heat of Passion (1992) Director of Photography
- Night Rhythms (1992) Director of Photography
- Meals on Wheels (1992) Director of Photography
- Prayer of the Rollerboys (1991) Additional Camera
- Barbara Stanwyck: Fire and Desire (1991) Director of Photography
- The Unborn (1991) Director of Photography
- Inside Out (1991) Director of Photography
- Lower Level (1991) Director of Photography
- Naked Obsession (1990) Additional Photography
- Slumber Party Massacre III (1990) Second Unit Director of Photography
- Body Chemistry (1990) Second Unit Director of Photography
- Streets (1990) Additional Director of Photography
- After Midnight (1989) Grip
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Wally Pfister best known for?
Wally Pfister is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Tick (2016), The Tick (2016), Transcendence (2014), Turbo (2013).
When and where was Wally Pfister born?
Wally Pfister was born on July 8, 1961 in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
How many credits does Wally Pfister have?
Wally Pfister has accumulated over 67 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1989 to 2016.
What is Wally Pfister's background in cinema and television?
Wally Pfister, also known as Walter Pfister, is an American director and former cinematographer. Born on July 8, 1961, in Chicago, Illinois, United States, he is male and has a known credit count of sixty-three. His personal information is recorded on the Movie Database platform under person identification number 559. ...