Jane Waters
American pornographic film director and cameraman
About Jane Waters
Lived 1944 – 2011 (aged 67). Jane Waters was an American cinematographer, pornographic film director, pornographic film producer, non-sex actor in a pornographic work, film editor and screenwriter.
John Keeler was an editor, cinematographer and director of pornographic films who used the stage name of Jane Waters.
Keeler got his start in the adult movie business by working as a film editor on the film New Wave Hookers. He chose his stage name as a gesture towards cult director John Waters. Waters had more than 50 directing credits, including Traci's Big Trick in 1987 and Barely Legal 51 & 52 in 2005. He was considered one of the best cinematographers in adult film history.
Keeler died on October 1, 2011, of a heart attack, at the age of 68.
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Who was Jane Waters?
American pornographic film director and cameraman
When was Jane Waters born?
Jane Waters was born on 2 February 1944 in New Haven.
When did Jane Waters die?
Jane Waters died on 1 October 2011 in Pittsburgh.
What was Jane Waters's occupation?
Jane Waters was a cinematographer, pornographic film director, pornographic film producer, non-sex actor in a pornographic work, film editor and screenwriter.
What nationality was Jane Waters?
Jane Waters was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jane Waters. https://biography.guide/jane-waters/
MLA: "Jane Waters." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jane-waters/.
Chicago: "Jane Waters." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jane-waters/.
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