Personal Information

Known ForCamera

GenderMale

Birth DateJul 4, 1956 (70 years old)

Zodiac Sign♋Cancer

Place of BirthLos Angeles, California, USA

Career Span1982 – 2022

Known Credits71 Titles

Official Links

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John R. Leonetti

Also known as:John Leonetti

Total Works

62 movies • 9 shows

Avg Rating

6.2 / 10

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Biography

John Robert Leonetti, ASC (born July 4, 1956) is an American cinematographer and film director. He is known for his collaborative work with director James Wan, with whom he has acted as cinematographer on five films. He is the younger brother of cinematographer Matthew F. Leonetti, who was the cinematographer for John's first feature-length film as director, Mortal Kombat: Annihilation.

Signature Roles & Milestones

Top-rated highlights from John R. Leonetti's career

7.5

The Conjuring

2013•movie

Role: Director of Photography

7.0

The Mask

1994•movie

Role: Director of Photography

7.0

Insidious

2011•movie

Role: Director of Photography

6.7

Insidious: Chapter 2

2013•movie

Role: Director of Photography

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Full Filmography & Credits

Showing 71 titles featuring John R. Leonetti

7.5

The Conjuring

2013•movie

Role: Director of Photography

7.0

The Mask

1994•movie

Role: Director of Photography

7.0

Insidious

2011•movie

Role: Director of Photography

5.8

Annabelle

2014•movie

Role: Director

6.7

Insidious: Chapter 2

2013•movie

Role: Director of Photography

7.2

Poltergeist

1982•movie

Role: First Assistant Camera

5.6

The Scorpion King

2002•movie

Role: Director of Photography

6.8

Commando

1985•movie

Role: First Assistant Camera

5.9

Mortal Kombat

1995•movie

Role: Director of Photography

6.5

Dead Silence

2007•movie

Role: Director of Photography

5.4

Piranha 3D

2010•movie

Role: Director of Photography

5.9

This Is 40

2012•movie

Role: Second Unit Director of Photography

6.5

Hot Shots! Part Deux

1993•movie

Role: Director of Photography

5.9

Child's Play 3

1991•movie

Role: Director of Photography

6.0

The Silence

2019•movie

Role: Director

6.2

Red Heat

1988•movie

Role: Camera Operator

6.5

Weird Science

1985•movie

Role: First Assistant Camera

5.7

Wish Upon

2017•movie

Role: Director

6.8

Fast Times at Ridgemont High

1982•movie

Role: Assistant Camera

6.5

Star Trek: Insurrection

1998•movie

Role: Second Unit Director of Photography

4.6

Mortal Kombat: Annihilation

1997•movie

Role: Director

6.8

Death Sentence

2007•movie

Role: Director of Photography

7.0

Soul Surfer

2011•movie

Role: Director of Photography

6.4

Honey

2003•movie

Role: Director of Photography

7.4

Sleepy Hollow

2013•series

Role: Director

6.0

Another 48 Hrs.

1990•movie

Role: Camera Operator

5.0

The Butterfly Effect 2

2006•movie

Role: Director

8.0

Tales from the Crypt

1989•series

Role: Director of Photography

6.6

Raise Your Voice

2004•movie

Role: Director of Photography

5.7

Joe Dirt

2001•movie

Role: Director of Photography

6.2

The Perfect Man

2005•movie

Role: Director of Photography

5.4

Spy Hard

1996•movie

Role: Director of Photography

6.2

Fever Pitch

2005•movie

Role: Second Unit Director of Photography

6.0

Hard to Kill

1990•movie

Role: Camera Operator

6.7

Elvira: Mistress of the Dark

1988•movie

Role: Camera Operator

6.8

Detroit Rock City

1999•movie

Role: Director of Photography

7.3

JAG

1995•series

Role: Director of Photography

4.5

I Know Who Killed Me

2007•movie

Role: Director of Photography

6.1

Jumpin' Jack Flash

1986•movie

Role: Assistant Camera

5.7

The Woods

2006•movie

Role: Director of Photography

6.3

Jagged Edge

1985•movie

Role: Focus Puller

6.3

Johnny Handsome

1989•movie

Role: Camera Operator

5.5

Action Jackson

1988•movie

Role: "B" Camera Operator

6.5

The River

2012•series

Role: Director of Photography

5.9

Ca$h

2010•movie

Role: Director of Photography

4.9

Wolves at the Door

2016•movie

Role: Director

5.9

One from the Heart

1982•movie

Role: Assistant Camera

6.3

Extreme Prejudice

1987•movie

Role: First Assistant Camera

5.9

10th & Wolf

2006•movie

Role: Lighting Technician

6.2

Against the Wall

1994•movie

Role: Director of Photography

5.2

Lullaby

2022•movie

Role: Director

5.1

Super Hybrid

2011•movie

Role: Director of Photography

5.9

The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking

1988•movie

Role: Camera Operator

5.6

Zero Hour

2013•series

Role: Director of Photography

7.1

Kindred: The Embraced

1996•series

Role: Director of Photography

6.7

Providence

1999•series

Role: Director

6.3

The Burning Season

1994•movie

Role: Director of Photography

5.5

Songwriter

1984•movie

Role: First Assistant Camera

4.9

The Buddy System

1984•movie

Role: First Assistant Camera

5.6

Fast Forward

1985•movie

Role: First Assistant Camera

4.2

Revenge on the Highway

1992•movie

Role: Director of Photography

8.9

Sons of Thunder

1999•series

Role: Director

7.8

Raven

1992•series

Role: Director of Photography

9.7

An Eight Is Enough Wedding

1989•movie

Role: Director of Photography

7.0

Cartoon Logic

2005•movie

as Self

5.5

One Woman's Courage

1994•movie

Role: Director of Photography

5.0

Raven: Return of the Black Dragons

1992•movie

Role: Director of Photography

6.5

Treasure: In Search of the Golden Horse

1984•movie

Role: Camera Operator

3.5

Martini Ranch: Reach

1988•movie

Role: Cinematography

8.0

Return to Edge City

2005•movie

as Self

8.0

Coopersmith: Sweet Scent of Murder

1992•movie

Role: Director of Photography