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John A. Alonzo
Camera · 1934–2001 · Dallas, Texas, USA
Biography
John A. Alonzo (June 12, 1934 - March 13, 2001) was an American cinematographer and actor, known for Chinatown (1974), The Magnificent Seven (1960) and Star Trek: Generations (1994). He was previously married to Suzanne L. Heltzel and Jan Murray.
Known for
Perry Mason
Pedro Guitterez
Dragnet
1951
The Twilight Zone
Luís Gallegos
Bewitched
1964
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
The Intern
The Wild Wild West
1965
Cheyenne
1955
Combat!
Bialos
Scarface
Director of Photography
77 Sunset Strip
1958
Filmography
- 2007The Man Who Shot Chinatown: The Life and Work of John A. AlonzoSelf (archive footage)
- 2002Deuces WildDirector of Photography
- 2001The Prime GigDirector of Photography
- 2000Guns for Hire: The Making of 'The Magnificent Seven'Self
- 2000Fail SafeDirector of Photography
- 2000The Dancing CowDirector of Photography
- 1999LanskyDirector of Photography
- 1998Letters from a KillerDirector of Photography
- 1998The Making of 'Scarface'Self
- 1996The Grass HarpDirector of Photography
- 1994Star Trek: GenerationsDirector of Photography
- 1994World War II: When Lions RoaredDirector of Photography
- 1994CliffordDirector of Photography
- 1993The Meteor ManDirector of Photography
- 1993ProtozoaThanks
- 1992Visions of LightSelf
- 1992Cool WorldDirector of Photography
- 1992HousesitterDirector of Photography
- 1990Navy SealsDirector of Photography
- 1990The GuardianDirector of Photography
- 1990Internal AffairsDirector of Photography
- 1989Steel MagnoliasDirector of Photography
- 1989Physical EvidenceDirector of Photography
- 1988Roots: The GiftDirector of Photography
- 1987OverboardDirector of Photography
- 1987Real MenDirector of Photography
- 1986Nothing in CommonDirector of Photography
- 1986Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is CallingDirector of Photography
- 1985Out of ControlDirector of Photography
- 1984RunawayDirector of Photography
- 1984Terror in the AislesDirector of Photography
- 1983ScarfaceDirector of Photography
- 1983Cross CreekDirector of Photography
- 1983Blue ThunderDirector of Photography
- 1982The Kid From NowhereDirector of Photography
- 1982Beyond ReasonDirector of Photography
- 1981Zorro, The Gay BladeDirector of Photography
- 1981Back RoadsDirector of Photography
- 1980Blinded by the LightDirector
- 1980Belle StarrDirector
- 1980Tom HornDirector of Photography
- 1979Portrait of a StripperDirector
- 1979Norma RaeDirector of Photography
- 1979Champions: A Love StoryDirector
- 1978The Cheap DetectiveDirector of Photography
- 1978FMDirector
- 1978Casey's ShadowDirector of Photography
- 1977Close Encounters of the Third KindAdditional Director of Photography
- 1977Which Way Is Up?Director of Photography
- 1977Black SundayDirector of Photography
- 1976Look What's Happened to Rosemary's BabyDirector of Photography
- 1976The Bad News BearsDirector of Photography
- 1976I Will, I Will...For NowDirector of Photography
- 1975Farewell, My LovelyDirector of Photography
- 1975Once Is Not EnoughDirector of Photography
- 1975The FortuneDirector of Photography
- 1974ChinatownDirector of Photography
- 1974ConrackDirector of Photography
- 1973Guess Who's Sleeping in My Bed?Director of Photography
- 1973Hit!Director of Photography
- 1973The Naked ApeDirector of Photography
- 1973WattstaxDirector of Photography
- 1973Voyage of the YesDirector of Photography
- 1972Pete 'n' TillieDirector of Photography
- 1972Lady Sings the BluesDirector of Photography
- 1972Visions...Director of Photography
- 1972SounderDirector of Photography
- 1972Another Nice MessDirector of Photography
- 1972Get to Know Your RabbitDirector of Photography
- 1971Harold and MaudeDirector of Photography
- 1971Revenge!Director of Photography
- 1971CannonDirector of Photography
- 1971Vanishing PointDirector of Photography
- 1970Bloody MamaDirector of Photography
- 1969The MoviemakersDirector of Photography
- 1968The Undersea World of Jacques CousteauDirector of Photography
- 1965The Wild Wild West
- 1964Invitation to a GunfighterManuel
- 1964Bewitched
- 1964Nightmare in ChicagoOfficer Miller
- 1964The Legend of Jimmy Blue EyesDirector of Photography
- 1963Kraft Suspense TheatreOfficer Miller
- 1962The Gallant Men
- 1962Combat!Bialos
- 1962The Alfred Hitchcock HourThe Intern
- 1962Terror At Black FallsCarlos Avila (as John Alonzo)
- 1962Hand of DeathCarlos, lab assistant
- 1961Susan SladeEngineer
- 1961The Long RopeManuel Alvarez (as John Alonzo)
- 1960The Magnificent SevenMiguel
- 1960The Crowded SkyYoung Repairman
- 1959The Twilight ZoneLuís Gallegos
- 195877 Sunset Strip
- 1958The Gun RunnersSoldier in Car (uncredited)
- 1957Perry MasonPedro Guitterez
- 1955Cheyenne
- 1951Dragnet
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