Don Burgess (cinematographer)
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 Burgess, (third from left) with Robert Zemeckis on the set of Contact (1997 American film) | |
| Born | Don Michael Burgess May 28, 1956 Santa Monica, California, U.S. |
| Alma mater | ArtCenter College of Design, BFA, Film 1982 |
| Occupation | Cinematographer |
Don Michael Burgess, ASC (born May 28, 1956) is an American cinematographer nominated for the Academy Award and BAFTA Award for Best Cinematography for Forrest Gump (1994), directed by frequent collaborator Robert Zemeckis.[1]
Early Life
Burgess comes from a family of builders, and initially wanted to be an architect in his youth. His introduction to photography came through his father building a dark room for his sister since she was in a high school photography class at the time. When in high school he made ski movies and motorcycle movies. [2]
Works
Burgess was a director of photography for films such as Cast Away (2000), Spider-Man (2002),[3] The Polar Express (2004), Enchanted (2007), Source Code (2011), The Muppets (2011), The Conjuring 2 (2016), and Aquaman (2018).[4] He studied at the ArtCenter College of Design in Los Angeles.[5]
On March 3, 2024, Burgess will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Society of Cinematographers.[6]
Filmography
Film
Short film
| Year | Title | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | The Trap | Rita Wilson |
| 2019 | The Tattooed Heart | Sheldon Wong Schwartz |
Video game
| Year | Title | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Night Trap | James Riley | Filmed in 1987 |
Television
TV movies
| Year | Title | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Superstunt II | Max Kleven | Documentary film |
| 1988 | Too Young the Hero | Buzz Kulik | |
| 1989 | Breaking Point | Peter Markle | |
| 1990 | The Court-Martial of Jackie Robinson | Larry Peerce | |
| 1992 | Two-Fisted Tales | Robert Zemeckis | Segment "Yellow" |
TV series
| Year | Title | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | National Geographic Specials | Aram Boyajian Nicolas Noxon |
Episode "The Sharks" |
| 1988 | ABC Afterschool Special | Gabrielle Beaumont | Episode "Tattle: When to Tell on a Friend" |
| Something Is Out There | Larry Shaw | Episode "In His Own Image" | |
| 1991 | Tales from the Crypt | Robert Zemeckis | Episode "Yellow" |
| 1993 | Space Rangers | Mikael Salomon | Episode "Fort Hope" |
Other credits
2nd unit director of photography
| Year | Title | Director | DoP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Happy Birthday to Me | J. Lee Thompson | Miklos Lente |
| 1984 | Hot Dog…The Movie | Peter Markle | Paul Ryan |
| 1985 | Runaway Train | Andrei Konchalovsky | Alan Hume |
| 1986 | Quiet Cool | Clay Borris | Jacques Haitkin |
| 1987 | Cherry 2000 | Steve De Jarnatt | |
| 1988 | Moving | Alan Metter | Donald McAlpine |
| Lucky Stiff | Anthony Perkins | Jacques Haitkin | |
| 1989 | Back to the Future Part II | Robert Zemeckis | Dean Cundey |
| 1990 | Back to the Future Part III | ||
| The Rookie | Clint Eastwood | Jack N. Green | |
| 1991 | Nothing but Trouble | Dan Aykroyd | Dean Cundey |
| Backdraft | Ron Howard | Mikael Salomon | |
| 1992 | Batman Returns | Tim Burton | Stefan Czapsky |
| Death Becomes Her | Robert Zemeckis | Dean Cundey | |
| Noises Off... | Peter Bogdanovich | Tim Suhrstedt |
Additional photography
| Year | Title | Director | DoP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Traces of Red | Andy Wolk | Tim Suhrstedt |
| 1996 | Executive Decision | Stuart Baird | Alex Thomson |
| 1998 | Deep Impact | Mimi Leder | Dietrich Lohmann |
| 2002 | The Bourne Identity | Doug Liman | Oliver Wood |
| 2014 | Divergent | Neil Burger | Alwin H. Küchler |
| 2015 | Ted 2 | Seth MacFarlane | Michael Barrett |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Title | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | American Society of Cinematographers | Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Motion Picture Made for Television |
The Court-Martial of Jackie Robinson | Nominated |
| 1994 | Academy Awards | Best Cinematography | Forrest Gump | Nominated |
| BAFTA Awards | Best Cinematography | Nominated | ||
| American Society of Cinematographers | Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography | Nominated | ||
| 1997 | Satellite Awards | Best Cinematography | Contact | Nominated |
References
- ^ Tapp, Tom (November 28, 2023). "ASC Awards: Don Burgess, Steven Fierberg and Amy Vincent To Be Honored At 38th Annual Gala". Deadline. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
- ^ Deakins, Roger; James, Deakins (June 6, 2024). "SEASON 2 - EPISODE 92 - DON BURGESS - CINEMATOGRAPHER". Team Deakins (Podcast). Event occurs at 2:37. Retrieved June 8, 2024.
- ^ Holben, Jay (September 22, 2023). "Spider's Stratagem: Spider-Man: Don Burgess, ASC teams up with director Sam Raimi to bring a Marvel Comics icon to life onscreen". American Cinematographer. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
- ^ Giardina, Carolyn (November 28, 2023). "'Forrest Gump' DP Don Burgess to Receive ASC Cinematographers Lifetime Achievement Award". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
- ^ Don Burgess BFA 82, ArtCenter College of Design
- ^ "38th Annual ASC Awards". American Cinematographer. 2024. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
External links
- Don Burgess at IMDb
- Contender: Cinematographer Don Burgess – Wonder
- Immersed in Movies: Cinematographer Don Burgess Talks ‘Flight’ Indie Wire
- What to Stream: Where will ‘The Nun II’ rank in the Conjuring Cinematic Universe?
- Director Robert Zemeckis and cinematographer Don Burgess, ASC propose an answer to one of humanity's most profound queries.
- Aquaman‘s DP on the Challenge of People Talking & Fighting Underwater Motion Picture Association
- Pinocchio Review: A Perfunctory Remake with Only a Scant Touch of Zemeckis Magic
- ‘Allied’ Review: Brad Pitt & Marion Cotillard Turn Up Movie Star Wattage In Terrific WWII Espionage Thriller Deadline
- The Christmas Chronicles - 2018
- Don Burgess reteams with Zemeckis to adapt The Witches
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