
Crew
John Bailey
Camera Operator·USA·1942–2023
John Ira Bailey (August 10, 1942 - November 10, 2023) was an American cinematographer and film director best known for his collaborations with directors Paul Schrader, Lawrence Kasdan, Michael Apted, and Ken Kwapis. In August 2017, Bailey was elected President of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for a four-year term.
Also known as: John Ira Bailey
Educated at: University of Southern California; University of Vienna; Santa Clara University (+4 more)
Career
Stats
- Credits
- 1
- 1 production
- Active
- 1978
- <1 year
- Most-used aspect
- 1.85:1
- 1 of 1 production
Highlights
Known for
Career
Filmography
| Production | Year | Role | Format | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Days of Heaven | 1978 | Camera Operator | 1.85:1·Kodak 35mm 4-perf (Panavision spherical) |
Loadout
Equipment used
Cameras, lenses, and lighting attributed to scenes on productions this person crewed in a camera-department role. Counts aggregate across all such productions.
| Series | Items | Productions | Scenes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panavision VA Spherical Panavision · lens set | 1 | 1 |
Network
Frequent collaborators
People who have worked on the most productions alongside John Bailey.




