Person
Bill Butler
Camera · 1921–2023 · Cripple Creek, Colorado, USA
Biography
Wilmer Cable Butler (April 7, 1921 – April 5, 2023) was an American cinematographer who was known for his work on The Conversation (1974), Jaws (1975), and three Rocky sequels. Butler also completed One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975) after Haskell Wexler was fired from the production, and was subsequently nominated for an Academy Award for Best Cinematography.
Known for
The Godfather
Second Unit Director of Photography
Jaws
Director of Photography
Ghost Story
Director of Photography
Grease
Director of Photography
Child's Play
Director of Photography
Rocky IV
Director of Photography
Anaconda
Director of Photography
Hot Shots!
Director of Photography
Rocky III
Director of Photography
The Thorn Birds
Director of Photography
Filmography
- 2023TAYLOR SWIFT | THE ERAS TOURCamera Technician
- 2017SpielbergSelf
- 2017The Fabulous Allan CarrSelf
- 2009The Shark Is Still WorkingSelf
- 2009Evil AngelDirector of Photography
- 2008LimousineDirector of Photography
- 2007RedlineDirector of Photography
- 2006The PlagueDirector of Photography
- 2006Cinematographer StyleSelf
- 2006Funny MoneyDirector of Photography
- 2002FrailtyDirector of Photography
- 2002Joe and MaxDirector of Photography
- 2000HendrixDirector of Photography
- 1999Passing GloryDirector of Photography
- 1997Don King: Only in AmericaDirector of Photography
- 1997DeceiverDirector of Photography
- 1997AnacondaDirector of Photography
- 1996Dark SkiesCinematography
- 1996FlipperDirector of Photography
- 1995The Making of 'Jaws'Self
- 1995A Walton WeddingDirector of Photography
- 1993Beethoven's 2ndDirector of Photography
- 1993Cop & ½Director of Photography
- 1993SniperDirector of Photography
- 1992Visions of LightSelf
- 1991Hot Shots!Director of Photography
- 1990Graffiti BridgeDirector of Photography
- 1989When We Were YoungDirector of Photography
- 1988Child's PlayDirector of Photography
- 1988WildfireDirector of Photography
- 1988Biloxi BluesDirector of Photography
- 1987Bates MotelDirector of Photography
- 1986Big TroubleDirector of Photography
- 1985Rocky IVDirector of Photography
- 1985BeerDirector of Photography
- 1984A Streetcar Named DesireDirector of Photography
- 1983The Thorn BirdsDirector of Photography
- 1983The Sting IIDirector of Photography
- 1982Rocky IIIDirector of Photography
- 1981Killing at Hell's GateDirector of Photography
- 1981StripesDirector of Photography
- 1981The Night the Lights Went Out in GeorgiaDirector of Photography
- 1981Death Ray 2000Director of Photography
- 1980It's My TurnDirector of Photography
- 1980Can't Stop the MusicDirector of Photography
- 1979Rocky IIDirector of Photography
- 1978Ice CastlesDirector of Photography
- 1978GreaseDirector of Photography
- 1978Damien - Omen IIDirector of Photography
- 1978Uncle Joe ShannonDirector of Photography
- 1977Capricorn OneDirector of Photography
- 1977Mary WhiteDirector of Photography
- 1977Demon SeedDirector of Photography
- 1976Raid on EntebbeDirector of Photography
- 1976Alex & the GypsyDirector of Photography
- 1976The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor KingsDirector of Photography
- 1976LipstickDirector of Photography
- 1975Fear on TrialDirector of Photography
- 1975JawsDirector of Photography
- 1975The Manchu Eagle Murder Caper MysteryDirector of Photography
- 1975HustlingDirector of Photography
- 1975Target RiskDirector of Photography
- 1974VampiraEditor
- 1974The ConversationDirector of Photography
- 1974The Execution of Private SlovikDirector of Photography
- 1974Indict and ConvictDirector of Photography
- 1973I Heard the Owl Call My NameDirector of Photography
- 1973SunshineDirector of Photography
- 1973Deliver Us from EvilDirector of Photography
- 1973Running WildDirector of Photography
- 1973Savage!Director of Photography
- 1972Hickey & BoggsDirector of Photography
- 1972Ghost StoryDirector of Photography
- 1972DeliveranceSecond Unit Director of Photography
- 1972DeathmasterDirector of Photography
- 1972MelindaDirector of Photography
- 1972The GodfatherSecond Unit Director of Photography
- 1972Something EvilDirector of Photography
- 1971The Return of Count YorgaDirector of Photography
- 1971Drive, He SaidDirector of Photography
- 1970A Clear and Present DangerDirector of Photography
- 1970Adam's WomanDirector of Photography
- 1969Fearless FrankDirector of Photography
- 1969The Rain PeopleDirector of Photography
- 1968FilmmakerSelf
- 1968A Space to GrowCinematography
- 1966A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the ForumSound Editor
- 1965The Bold MenCinematography
- 1965Star Trek: The CageAssistant Camera
- 1962The People vs. Paul CrumpDirector of Photography
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