
Person
Rankin
Acting · Born 1966-04-28 · Glasgow, Strathclyde, Scotland, UK
Biography
John Rankin Waddell (born 28 April 1966), known professionally as Rankin, is a British photographer and director. He was co-founder of Dazed & Confused magazine and is known for his photography of models including Kate Moss and Heidi Klum, celebrities such as Madonna, David Bowie and his portrait of Elizabeth II. His work has appeared in magazines including GQ, Vogue and Marie Claire.
Known for

Germany's Next Topmodel
Self - Photographer

Glow Up: Britain's Next Make-Up Star
Self - Guest Judge

Elle Style Awards
Self - Winner
Discovering Lennon
2010

Twiggy
Self
Perfect
Director

The Exchange
Director
Renegade TV Gets Dazed
Director

Great British Photography Challenge
2021
Rankin Presents
Himself
Filmography
- 2025TwiggySelf
- 2021Great British Photography Challenge
- 2019Glow Up: Britain's Next Make-Up StarSelf - Guest Judge
- 2014Rankin PresentsHimself
- 2014BalanceDirector
- 2014Looking for Light: Jane Bown
- 2013The ExchangeDirector
- 2013The Hungry CorpseSenior Executive Consultant
- 2011America in Pictures - The Story of Life MagazineSelf
- 2011Shooting the Hollywood StarsPresenter
- 2010Discovering Lennon
- 2010South Africa in PicturesHimself - Presenter
- 2007Lives of the SaintsDirector
- 2006Germany's Next TopmodelSelf - Photographer
- 2003PerfectDirector
- 1998Renegade TV Gets DazedDirector
- 1997Elle Style AwardsSelf - Winner
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