Dariusz Wolski

Dariusz Adam Wolski (born 7 May 1956) is a Polish cinematographer, best known for his work on the Pirates of the Caribbean film series and for his collaboration on many films directed by Ridley Scott and Gore Verbinski.

Life and education Wolski was born Warsaw, Poland, and attended film school in Łódź.

Career Wolski moved to the United States in 1979, at age of 23. Soon after, he began working as a camera assistant on low-budget films in New York City and Los Angeles, which eventually led him to work as a cinematographer on major Hollywood productions.

As of 2025, he is the top grossing cinematographer at the worldwide box office of all time as his filmography has grossed nearly $8 billion. Wolski has been a member of the American Society of Cinematographers since 1996 and a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences since 2004.

Filmography Film

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Television Year Title Director Notes1989 American Playhouse Evelyn Purcell Episode: "Land of Little Rain" Kenny, Dolly and Willie: Something Inside So Strong Tom Trbovich TV special 1991 Chains of Gold Rod Holcomb TV movie;Co-cinematographer with Bruce Surtees 1992 Fifteenth Phase of the Moon Mark Amos Nealey TV short 2020 Raised by Wolves Ridley Scott Episodes: "Raised by Wolves" and "Pentagram"

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