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John M. Stephens

Personal Information

Known ForCamera
GenderMale
Born / DiedNov 17, 1932 (Died at 83)
Zodiac Sign♏Scorpio
Place of BirthValparaiso, Indiana, USA
Career Span1955 – 2015
Known Credits44 Titles
Official Links
CameraPopularity Score 0.5

John M. Stephens

Also known as:John Morley Stephens
Total Works

44

43 movies • 1 shows

Avg Rating

6 / 10

across rated releases

Box Office

—

worldwide gross

Global Reach

#1

TMDB star index

Biography

John Morley Stephens (November 17, 1932 - June 18, 2015) was an American cinematographer. He pioneered a number of cinematographic devices, including the body camera mount for the 1966 film Seconds, and the world's first remotely operated pan-and-tilt-head camera. As a cinematographer, Stephens was known for his work on such films as Billy Jack, Blacula, Martin Scorsese's Boxcar Bertha, and William Friedkin's Sorcerer. He also shot the memorable bicycle chase for Steven Spielberg's E.T., though he did not receive on-screen credit for his work.

Signature Roles & Milestones

Titanic
7.9
Titanic
1997•movie
Role: Second Unit Director of Photography
Midnight Run
7.2
Midnight Run
1988•movie
Role: Aerial Director of Photography
¡Three Amigos!
6.3
¡Three Amigos!
1986•movie
Role: Second Unit Director
The Arrival
6.0
The Arrival
1996•movie
Role: Aerial Camera

Full Filmography & Credits

Showing 44 titles featuring John M. Stephens

Titanic
7.9
Titanic
1997•movie

Role: Second Unit Director of Photography

Beethoven
5.8
Beethoven
1992•movie

Role: Second Unit Director of Photography

Midnight Run
7.2
Midnight Run
1988•movie

Role: Aerial Director of Photography

¡Three Amigos!
6.3
¡Three Amigos!
1986•movie

Role: Second Unit Director

The Arrival
6.0
The Arrival
1996•movie

Role: Aerial Camera

Sorcerer
7.5
Sorcerer
1977•movie

Role: Director of Photography

Marked for Death
6.1
Marked for Death
1990•movie

Role: Second Unit Director of Photography

Major League II
5.7
Major League II
1994•movie

Role: Second Unit Director of Photography

Boxcar Bertha
5.8
Boxcar Bertha
1972•movie

Role: Director of Photography

Grand Prix
7.3
Grand Prix
1966•movie

Role: Camera Operator

Ice Station Zebra
6.4
Ice Station Zebra
1968•movie

Role: Additional Photography

Oklahoma!
6.6
Oklahoma!
1955•movie

Role: Assistant Camera

Blacula
5.5
Blacula
1972•movie

Role: Director of Photography

Undercover Blues
6.0
Undercover Blues
1993•movie

Role: Second Unit Director of Photography

V.I. Warshawski
4.8
V.I. Warshawski
1991•movie

Role: Second Unit Director of Photography

The Hallelujah Trail
6.1

Role: Camera Operator

Billy Jack
6.0
Billy Jack
1971•movie

Role: Director of Photography

Eve of Destruction
4.7
Eve of Destruction
1991•movie

Role: Camera Operator

Out on a Limb
5.2
Out on a Limb
1992•movie

Role: Second Unit Director of Photography

Tremors
6.2
Tremors
2003•series

Role: Second Unit Director

Ski Patrol
4.7
Ski Patrol
1990•movie

Role: Director of Photography

Steele Justice
4.7
Steele Justice
1987•movie

Role: Director of Photography

Yuma
5.9
Yuma
1971•movie

Role: Director of Photography

Dying Room Only
6.6
Dying Room Only
1973•movie

Role: Director of Photography

Bunny O'Hare
5.4
Bunny O'Hare
1971•movie

Role: Director of Photography

Pray for the Wildcats
6.2

Role: Director of Photography

The Yin and the Yang of Mr. Go
4.9

Role: Director of Photography

Outrage!
6.6
Outrage!
1973•movie

Role: Director of Photography

Little Cigars
5.2
Little Cigars
1973•movie

Role: Director of Photography

Overkill
7.5
Overkill
1996•movie

Role: Director of Photography

Run, Angel, Run!
4.2
Run, Angel, Run!
1969•movie

Role: Director of Photography

The Marla Hanson Story
6.7

Role: Director of Photography

Probe
5.8
Probe
1972•movie

Role: Director of Photography

Rocky Mountain Christmas
8.5

Role: Camera Operator

The Man Who Makes the Difference
7.0

as Himself

Crystalstone
6.7
Crystalstone
1987•movie

Role: Director of Photography

Gidget Grows Up
6.7
Gidget Grows Up
1969•movie

Role: Director of Photography

Soul in Cinema: Filming 'Shaft' on Location
7.3

Role: Camera Operator

Roll, Freddy, Roll!
7.0

Role: Director of Photography

Baby Huey's Great Easter Adventure
3.0

Role: Director of Photography

Black Rodeo
9.0
Black Rodeo
1972•movie

Role: Camera Operator

Switch
9.0
Switch
1975•movie

Role: Director of Photography

The Fantastic Plastic Machine
9.0

Role: Cinematography

Half Nelson
Half Nelson
1985•movie

Role: Cinematography