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Dean Cundey

Dean Cundey

Dean Raymond Cundey (born March 12, 1946) is an American cinematographer and film director. He is known for his collaborations with John Carpenter, Steven Spielberg, Robert Zemeckis, as well as his extensive work in the horror genre, in addition to numerous family and comedy films. He was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Cinematography for his work on Who Framed Roger Rabbit and has been nominated for numerous BAFTAs and BSC Awards.

Known for

Why Dinosaurs?
Why Dinosaurs?
2025 • Self
Untold Stories of Back to the Future
Untold Stories of Back to the Future
2025 • Self
Clapboard Jungle: Surviving the Independent Film Business
Clapboard Jungle: Surviving the Independent Film Business
2020 • Self
Class of '79: 40 Years of Rock 'N' Roll High School
2019
1982: Hollywood Summer
1982: Hollywood Summer
2019 • Self
Purgatory: Entering John Carpenter's 'Escape From New York'
Purgatory: Entering John Carpenter's 'Escape From New York'
2018 • Self
Retribution: Uncovering John Carpenter's 'The Fog'
Retribution: Uncovering John Carpenter's 'The Fog'
2018 • Self
Dreams and Memories of Where the Red Fern Grows
Dreams and Memories of Where the Red Fern Grows
2018 • Self

Full filmography

Waking Sleeping Beauty
Waking Sleeping Beauty
2009 • Self (archive footage)
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The Flintstones
The Flintstones
1994 • Technician
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The Thing Expanded
The Thing Expanded
Unknown year • Self
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Dean Cundey – Biography, Known For & Filmography