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John R. Leonetti

American cinematographer and film director

Summary

American cinematographer and film director

FieldValue
nameJohn R. Leonetti
birth_nameJohn Robert Leonetti
birth_date
birth_placeCalifornia, U.S.
relativesMatthew F. Leonetti (brother)
years_active1981–2013 (cinematography)
1997–present (director)

1997–present (director)

John Robert Leonetti, ASC (born July 4, 1956) is an American cinematographer and film director.

Career

Leonetti began his career as a teenager working for his family's motion picture equipment business that was started by his father Frank Leonetti, known for his gaffing work on films such as The Wizard of Oz and Singin' in the Rain.

Filmography

Director

Film

YearTitle
1997Mortal Kombat: Annihilation
2006The Butterfly Effect 2
2014Annabelle
2016Wolves at the Door
2017Wish Upon
2019The Silence
2022Lullaby
TBAAt the Hop

Television

YearTitleEpisode(s)
1999Sons of Thunder"Underground"
"Thunder by Your Side"
2001Providence"It Was a Dark and Stormy Night"
2015Sleepy Hollow"Pittura Infamante"

Cinematographer

Film

YearTitleDirectorNotesRefs.
1991Child's Play 3Jack Bender
1993Hot Shots! Part DeuxJim Abrahams
1994The MaskChuck Russell
1995Mortal KombatPaul W. S. Anderson
1996Spy HardRick Friedberg
1999Detroit Rock CityAdam Rifkin
2001Joe DirtDennie Gordon
2002The Scorpion KingChuck Russell
2003HoneyBille Woodruff
2004Raise Your VoiceSean McNamara
2005The Perfect ManMark Rosman
2006The WoodsLucky McKee
2007Dead SilenceJames Wan
I Know Who Killed MeChris Sivertson
Death SentenceJames Wan
Welcome to the JungleJonathan HensleighAlso editor
2010Ca$hStephen Milburn AndersonWith Robert Primes
Piranha 3DAlexandre Aja
Super HybridEric Valette
InsidiousJames WanWith David M. Brewer
2011Soul SurferSean McNamara
2013The ConjuringJames Wan
Insidious: Chapter 2

Television

YearTitleDirectorNotes
1989-1993Tales from the CryptWalter Hill
Chris Walas
Richard Alan Greenberg
Tom Hanks
Gilbert Adler
Peter Medak
John Frankenheimer
Kevin Yagher
Kyle MacLachlan
Elliot Silverstein12 episodes
1992RavenCraig R. BaxleyEpisode "Return of the Black Dragon"
1996Kindred: The EmbracedPeter MedakEpisode "Pilot"
2000JAGTony Wharmby
Terrence O'Hara
Arthur W. Forney
Hugo Cortina4 episodes
2000-2001ProvidenceRick Rosenthal
Randall Zisk
Michael Fresco
Ian Toynton
Tony Wharmby
Greg Beeman
Duane Clark
Monica Wyatt16 episodes
2012The RiverJaume Collet-Serra
Michael Katleman
Dean White
Rob Bailey
Michelle MacLaren
Kenneth Fink7 episodes
2013Zero HourStephen Williams
Mario Van Peebles
Jim McKay4 episodes
Sleepy HollowPaul Edwards
Ken Olin
Liz Friedlander3 episodes

Ref.:

References

References

  1. Leydon, Joe. (27 July 2007). "Variety Reviews - I Know Who Killed Me". [[Variety (magazine).
  2. Grant, Edmond. (August 1998). "The Motion Picture Guide, 1998 Annual: The Films of 1997". [[CineBooks]].
  3. Armstrong, Stephen. (2013). "John Frankenheimer: Interviews, Essays, and Profiles". [[Scarecrow Press]].
  4. "Mortal Kombat: Annihilation". American Film Institute.
  5. Buchanan, Jason. "The Butterfly Effect 2". [[AllMovie]].
  6. "Annabelle". American Film Institute.
  7. Caranicas, Peter. (14 May 2015). "Bookings and Signings: WPA, Mirisch, Dattner Dispoto, Innovative Artists and APA Keep Busy". Variety.
  8. Scheck, Frank. (13 July 2017). "'Wish Upon': Film Review". Hollywood Reporter.
  9. Lee, Benjamin. (13 July 2017). "'Wish Upon': Film Review".
  10. "The Silence". Filmportal.de.
  11. "Child's Play 3". American Film Institute.
  12. "Hot Shots! Part Deux". American Film Institute.
  13. "The Mask". American Film Institute.
  14. "Mortal Kombat". American Film Institute.
  15. "Spy Hard". American Film Institute.
  16. "Detroit Rock City". American Film Institute.
  17. "Joe Dirt". American Film Institute.
  18. "The Scorpion King". American Film Institute.
  19. "Honey". American Film Institute.
  20. "Raise Your Voice". American Film Institute.
  21. "The Perfect Man". American Film Institute.
  22. "The Woods (2004)". [[British Film Institute]].
  23. Stevens, Caitlin. (August 4, 2011). "Fantastic Fest Alums: Catching Up With The Class of 2006". Fantastic Fest.
  24. Murray, Steve. (September 8, 2006). "A Super-size Hollywood Mystery". [[The Atlanta Constitution]].
  25. "Dead Silence". American Film Institute.
  26. "I Know Who Killed Me". American Film Institute.
  27. "Death Sentence". American Film Institute.
  28. Buchanan, Jason. "Welcome to the Jungle". AllMovie.
  29. Buchanan, Jason. "John R. Leonetti". AllMovie.
  30. Buchanan, Jason. "Welcome to the Jungle". AllMovie.
  31. "Cash". AllMovie.
  32. "Piranha 3D". American Film Institute.
  33. "Insidious". American Film Institute.
  34. "Soul Surfer". American Film Institute.
  35. "The Conjuring". American Film Institute.
  36. "Insidious: Chapter 2". American Film Institute.
  37. "Songwriter". [[American Film Institute]].
  38. "Fast Forward". American Film Institute.
  39. "Weird Science". American Film Institute.
  40. "Commando". American Film Institute.
  41. "Jagged Edge". American Film Institute.
  42. "Jumpin' Jack Flash". American Film Institute.
  43. "The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking". American Film Institute.
  44. "Another 48 Hrs.". American Film Institute.
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