John M. Stephens
Known for
Cinematography
Born
November 17, 1932
Birthplace
Valparaiso, Indiana, USA
Died
June 18, 2015 (aged 82)
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.
Best known work
Titanic
1997
Beethoven
1992
Midnight Run
1988
¡Three Amigos!
1986
The Arrival
1996
Sorcerer
1977
Marked for Death
1990
Major League II
1994
Boxcar Bertha
1972
Grand Prix
1966Filmography
2003
1999
Baby Huey's Great Easter AdventureDirector of Photography
1997
TitanicSecond Unit Director of Photography
1996
OverkillDirector of Photography
1996
The ArrivalAerial Camera
1994
Major League IISecond Unit Director of Photography
1993
Undercover BluesSecond Unit Director of Photography
1992
Out on a LimbSecond Unit Director of Photography
1992
BeethovenSecond Unit Director of Photography
1991
V.I. WarshawskiSecond Unit Director of Photography
1991
The Marla Hanson StoryDirector of Photography
1991
Eve of DestructionCamera Operator
1990
Marked for DeathSecond Unit Director of Photography
1990
Ski PatrolDirector of Photography
1988
Midnight RunAerial Director of Photography
1987
Steele JusticeDirector of Photography
1987
CrystalstoneDirector of Photography
1986
¡Three Amigos!Second Unit Director
1985
Half NelsonCinematography
1977
SorcererDirector of Photography
1975
Rocky Mountain ChristmasCamera Operator
1975
SwitchDirector of Photography
1974
Roll, Freddy, Roll!Director of Photography
1974
The Yin and the Yang of Mr. GoDirector of Photography
1974
Pray for the WildcatsDirector of Photography