Jonathan Freeman

Jonathan Freeman, is a Canadian cinematographer.

He is known for his work on Game of Thrones, The Penguin, 3 Body Problem and Boardwalk Empire. Freeman's motion picture credits include Remember Me, Fifty Dead Men Walking, The Edge of Love, Hollywoodland and The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio.

Early life Freeman was born in Toronto. His mother was a fine art painter. As an adult, he moved to New York City.

Career Freeman was a director of photography on Game of Thrones, The Penguin, and shot multiple episodes of Boardwalk Empire. His other television credits include historical drama Rome, the Steven Spielberg-produced miniseries Taken and pilots for the long-running TV series Ray Donovan, Sons of Anarchy and Damages.

In addition to feature films and TV, Freeman also shoots commercials.

Freeman is a member of the American Society of Cinematographers (ASC).

Filmography Film

Short film Year Title Director 1995 The Home for Blind Women Sandra Kybartas 1996 The Hangman's Bride Naomi McCormack

Television Year Title Director Notes 1997 Prince Street Matthew Penn Episode "God Bless America" 1998-2000 Three 2002 Street Time Marc Levin Episode "Pilot" (Part 1 & 2)2004 The Jury Barry Levinson Episode "Pilot" Rescue Me Peter TolanJohn Fortenberry Episodes "Guts", "Gay" and "Kansas"2007 Rome Alik SakharovJohn MayburySteve Shill 3 episodes Damages Allen Coulter Episode "Get Me a Lawyer" 2008 Sons of Anarchy Allen CoulterMichael Dinner Episode "Pilot" 2010 Rubicon Allen Coulter Episode "Gone in the Teeth" 2010–2014 Boardwalk Empire 12 episodes 2012–2019 Game of Thrones Alan TaylorDaniel MinahanD. B. WeissJack BenderDavid Benioff 9 episodes 2013 Ray Donovan Episode: "The Bag or the Bat" 2016 Roadside Picnic Alan Taylor Unsold pilot 2024 3 Body Problem Derek Tsang Episodes "Countdown" and "Red Coast" 2025 Fallout Frederick E. O. Toye Episodes "The Innovator" and "The Golden Rule"

Miniseries Year Title Director Notes 2002 Taken 6 episodes 2020 Defending Jacob Morten Tyldum 2024 The Penguin Helen Shaver Episodes "Cent'Anni" and "Homecoming"

TV movies

Awards and nominations American Society of Cinematographers

Primetime Emmy Awards Year Award Title Episode(s) Result 2010–2014Outstanding Cinematography for a Single-Camera Series Boardwalk Empire "Golden Days for Boys and Girls""Home""21" 2012–2019 Game of Thrones "Two Swords""The Iron Throne" 2020 Outstanding Cinematography for a Limited Series or Movie Defending Jacob "After"

Other awards Year Title Award/Nomination 2001 Possible Worlds Nominated—Genie Award for Best Achievement in CinematographyNominated—Jutra Award for Best Cinematography 2006 Hollywoodland Nominated—St. Louis Film Critics Award for Best Cinematography 2008 Fifty Dead Men Walking Nominated—Genie Award for Best Achievement in Cinematography