Person
Ric Waite
Camera · 1933–2012 · Sheboygan, Wisconsin, USA
Biography
Ric Waite (July 10, 1933 – February 18, 2012) was an American cinematographer. His film and television credits include Red Dawn, Footloose, 48 Hrs., and The Long Riders. Waite received four Emmy nominations during his career, winning for his work on the 1976 television miniseries Captains and the Kings.
Known for

Cobra
Director of Photography

48 Hrs.
Director of Photography

Footloose
Director of Photography

Red Dawn
Director of Photography

Brewster's Millions
Director of Photography

Out for Justice
Director of Photography

The Long Riders
Director of Photography

Marked for Death
Director of Photography

Adventures in Babysitting
Director of Photography

On Deadly Ground
Director of Photography
Filmography
- 2001The TriangleDirector of Photography
- 2001Love and TreasonDirector of Photography
- 2001A Mother's Fight for JusticeDirector of Photography
- 2000RatzDirector of Photography
- 1999Absence of the GoodDirector of Photography
- 1999Woman WantedDirector of Photography
- 1998Money Play$Director of Photography
- 1997HopeDirector of Photography
- 1997Truth or Consequences, N.M.Director of Photography
- 1997Last Stand at Saber RiverDirector of Photography
- 1996AndersonvilleDirector of Photography
- 1994On Deadly GroundDirector of Photography
- 1993Last LightDirector of Photography
- 1993ScamDirector of Photography
- 1992Rapid FireDirector of Photography
- 1991Out for JusticeDirector of Photography
- 1990Marked for DeathDirector of Photography
- 1988Police Story: BurnoutDirector of Photography
- 1988The Great OutdoorsDirector of Photography
- 1987Adventures in BabysittingDirector of Photography
- 1987You Ruined My LifeDirector of Photography
- 1986CobraDirector of Photography
- 1985VolunteersDirector of Photography
- 1985Summer RentalDirector of Photography
- 1985Midas ValleyDirector of Photography
- 1985Brewster's MillionsDirector of Photography
- 1984Red DawnDirector of Photography
- 1984FootlooseDirector of Photography
- 1983Uncommon ValorAdditional Director of Photography
- 1983ClassDirector of Photography
- 198248 Hrs.Director of Photography
- 1982TexDirector of Photography
- 1982The BorderDirector of Photography
- 1980Baby Comes HomeDirector of Photography
- 1980Revenge of the Stepford WivesDirector of Photography
- 1980A Perfect MatchDirector of Photography
- 1980The Long RidersDirector of Photography
- 1980On the NickelDirector of Photography
- 1980The Comeback KidDirector of Photography
- 1980DefianceDirector of Photography
- 1979Nero WolfeDirector of Photography
- 1979And Baby Makes SixDirector of Photography
- 1979CharlestonDirector of Photography
- 1979Amateur Night at the Dixie Bar and GrillDirector of Photography
- 1978A Guide for the Married WomanCinematography
- 1978Leave Yesterday BehindDirector of Photography
- 1978A Question of GuiltDirector of Photography
- 1978The Other Side of the Mountain: Part IIDirector of Photography
- 1978The Initiation of SarahDirector of Photography
- 1977Red AlertDirector of Photography
- 1977Dead of NightDirector of Photography
- 1977The Life and Assassination of the KingfishDirector of Photography
- 1977Tail Gunner JoeDirector of Photography
- 1977The November PlanCinematography
- 1974NakiaDirector of Photography
- 1974Goodnight JackieDirector of Photography
- 1971The Day of the WolvesCinematography
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