John M. Stephens

John M. Stephens

Personal information

Known for
Camera
Known credits
44
Gender
Male
Born
November 17, 1932
Died
June 18, 2015
Place of birth
Valparaiso, Indiana, USA
Also known as
John Morley Stephens

Biography

John Morley Stephens (November 17, 1932 - June 18, 2015) was an American cinematographer. He pioneered a number of cinematographic devices, including the body camera mount for the 1966 film Seconds, and the world's first remotely operated pan-and-tilt-head camera.

As a cinematographer, Stephens was known for his work on such films as Billy Jack, Blacula, Martin Scorsese's Boxcar Bertha, and William Friedkin's Sorcerer. He also shot the memorable bicycle chase for Steven Spielberg's E.T., though he did not receive on-screen credit for his work.

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