Anthony B. Richmond
Anthony B. Richmond | |
|---|---|
| Born | Anthony Barry Richmond 7 July 1942 |
| Years active | 1963–2017 |
| Spouses | |
| Children | 6, including George |
| Relatives | Fran Kranz (former-son-in-law) |
Anthony Barry Richmond BSC, ASC (born 7 July 1942) is an English cinematographer, film producer, and director.
Career
He was the cinematographer for the 10-camera filming of the final Beatles film Let It Be (1970), the original footage from which was re-edited by Peter Jackson into the highly acclaimed docu-series The Beatles: Get Back (2021).[1]
For his work on Nicolas Roeg's Don't Look Now, Richmond received the 1973 BAFTA Award for Best Cinematography.
In 1985, he made his sole directorial credit with the drama Déjà Vu.
Richmond is a member of the American and British Societies of Cinematographers.
Personal life
He was married to actress Jaclyn Smith from 1981 to 1989, with whom he had two children. He later married film producer Amanda DiGiulio.
He is the father of George Richmond, who is also a cinematographer.
Filmography
Feature film
Documentary film
| Year | Title | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | One + One | Jean-Luc Godard | |
| 1970 | Let It Be | Michael Lindsay-Hogg | |
| 1979 | The Kids Are Alright | Jeff Stein | With Peter Nevard and Norman Warwick |
| 1996 | The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus | Michael Lindsay-Hogg |
Television
| Year | Title | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | ITV Saturday Night Theatre | Derek Bennett | Episode "In Another Country" |
| 2012 | Audrey | Betty Thomas | All 6 episodes |
Miniseries
| Year | Title | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Rough Riders | John Milius | |
| 2014 | The Assets | Peter Medak | Episodes "The Straw Poll" and "Avenger" |
| 2021 | The Beatles: Get Back | Peter Jackson | Re-edit of the original footage used for Let It Be (1970) |
Awards and nominations
BAFTA Awards
| Year | Category | Title | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Don't Look Now | Best Cinematography | Won |
British Society of Cinematographers
| Year | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Lifetime Achievement Award | Won |
External links
References
- ^ "'The Beatles: Get Back' is a New (Happy) Ending to a Story We All Know". The Observer. 26 November 2021.