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Phil Parmet

b. 1942

American cinematographer

Cinematographer Film producer Video game director
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Born 1942. Phil Parmet is an American cinematographer, film producer and video game director, known for Four Rooms, Grindhouse (film) and Halloween (2007 film).

Phil Parmet (born March 7, 1942) is an American cinematographer and producer.

He began his career as a cinematographer for documentary films. His first successes were The Song Remains The Same about Led Zeppelin, Baby Snakes about Frank Zappa, and the Academy Award-winning He Makes Me Feel Like Dancin' featuring Kevin Kline.

His first feature film credits include In the Soup (starring Steve Buscemi), Distant Justice (starring David Carradine), Two Small Bodies (starring Fred Ward and Suzy Amis), Cyborg 3 (starring Malcolm McDowell), Nina Takes A Lover (starring Laura San Giacomo), Quentin Tarantino's Four Rooms (starring Antonio Banderas and Bruce Willis), as well as The Last Days of Frankie the Fly (starring Kiefer Sutherland).

More notable credits include Black & White, Hard Cash, Dallas 362, Lonesome Jim, The Devil's Rejects, Halloween, Blue State, Grindhouse, The Roommate, Six Bullets, and The Possession of Michael King.

He is also a still photographer and married to costume designer Lisa Parmet.

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Four Rooms, Grindhouse (film), Halloween (2007 film), The Devil's Rejects

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Phil Parmet?

American cinematographer

When was Phil Parmet born?

Phil Parmet was born on 7 March 1942 in Princeton.

What is Phil Parmet's occupation?

Phil Parmet is a cinematographer, film producer and video game director.

What is Phil Parmet known for?

Phil Parmet is known for Four Rooms, Grindhouse (film), Halloween (2007 film) and The Devil's Rejects.

What nationality is Phil Parmet?

Phil Parmet is American.

Sources & further reading

Β· Wikipedia: Phil Parmet

Β· Wikidata: Q1379839

Β· DBpedia: Phil Parmet

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