Remi Adefarasin

Remi Adefarasin (born 2 February 1948) is an English cinematographer.

For his work on Elizabeth (1998), he became the first black person to be nominated for the Academy Award for Best Cinematography.

Career He studied photography and filmmaking at Harrow Technical College, and then started his career as a camera trainee at BBC-TV's Ealing Studios.

Adefarasin was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2012 New Year Honours for services to television and film.

On 7th February 2026 he was given the BSC Lifetime Achievement Award. He is the 19th member to receive this highest honour bestowed by the society.

Personal life Adefarasin is married and has three sons.

Filmography Film

Television

Miniseries

Awards and nominations Year Award Category Title Result 1998 Academy Awards Best Cinematography Elizabeth BAFTA Awards Best Cinematography American Society of Cinematographers Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography Chicago Film Critics Association Best Cinematography 2001 Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Cinematography for a Limited Series Band of Brothers(For episode "The Patrol") 2010 The Pacific(For episode "Part 5")