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Hugh Johnson

2000 – 2015

Irish cinematographer and film director

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About Hugh Johnson

Lived 2000 – 2015. Hugh Johnson was an Irish cinematographer and film director, known for G.I. Jane and The Chronicles of Riddick.

Hugh T. Johnson (25 April 1946 – 4 June 2015) was an Irish cinematographer and director, best known for his work with Ridley Scott and Tony Scott.

Early life and career Born in Navan, County Meath, Johnson moved to London in the 1960s, where he started working at a photography studio in Soho.

He was a founding member of Ridley Scott Associates, shooting numerous commercials in the 1970s for Scott and his brother, as well as for Alan Parker and Hugh Hudson.

Filmography Cinematographer Year Title Director Notes 1996 White SquallRidley Scott 1997 G.I. Jane Also 2nd unit director 2004 The Chronicles of Riddick David Twohy 2006 Eragon Stefen Fangmeier2008 From a Place of Darkness Douglas A. Raine Also 2nd unit director A Line in the Sand Jeffrey Chernov2011 Two Friendly Ghosts Parker Ellerman Short film Shinya Kimura Henrik Hansen Documentary short

Director Chill Factor (1999)

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Important facts

Born
2000, Ireland
Birth century
20th century
Died
4 June 2015, Los Angeles
Occupation
Cinematographer, film director
Nationality
Ireland
Known for
G.I. Jane, The Chronicles of Riddick

Family & relationships

Partner
Catherine Deneuve

People in Hugh Johnson's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Portrait of Ridley Scott
Ridley Scott
b. 1937
Film director
 Portrait of Hugh Hudson
Hugh Hudson
1936 – 2023
Film director
 Portrait of Alan Parker
Alan Parker
1944 – 2020
Screenwriter
 Portrait of David Twohy
David Twohy
b. 1955
Film director
 Portrait of Tony Scott
Tony Scott
1921 – 2007
Pianist
 Portrait of Douglas
Douglas
b. 1990
Association football player
 Portrait of Henrik Hansen
Henrik Hansen
1920 – 2010
Amateur wrestler

Frequently asked questions

Who was Hugh Johnson?

Irish cinematographer and film director (1946–2015)

When was Hugh Johnson born?

Hugh Johnson was born in 2000 in Ireland.

When did Hugh Johnson die?

Hugh Johnson died on 4 June 2015 in Los Angeles.

What was Hugh Johnson's occupation?

Hugh Johnson was a cinematographer and film director.

What was Hugh Johnson known for?

Hugh Johnson was known for G.I. Jane and The Chronicles of Riddick.

What nationality was Hugh Johnson?

Hugh Johnson was Irish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Hugh Johnson

· Wikidata: Q5931301

· DBpedia: Hugh Johnson (cinematographer)

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