Caleb Deschanel facts for kids
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Caleb Deschanel
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Caleb Deschanel, 2009 in San Diego
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Joseph Caleb Deschanel
September 21, 1944 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
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| Occupation | Cinematographer, film director |
| Years active | 1969–present |
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Mary Jo Weir
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Joseph Caleb Deschanel (born September 21, 1944) is an American cinematographer and director. A cinematographer is the person in charge of how a movie looks. They decide on the lighting, camera angles, and how the scenes are filmed. Caleb Deschanel has been nominated for the Academy Award for Best Cinematography six times. This award is also known as an Oscar!
He is part of the National Film Preservation Board, which helps protect important films for the future. He has been married to actress Mary Jo Deschanel since 1972. They have two daughters who are also famous actresses: Emily and Zooey Deschanel.
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Early Life and Learning About Film
Caleb Deschanel was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His father was French, and his mother was American. He grew up following his mother's Quaker religion.
He went to Johns Hopkins University from 1962 to 1966. There, he met Walter Murch, who later became a famous film editor. They even created "happenings," which were like spontaneous performances. Walter Murch encouraged Caleb to study film at the University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts. Caleb graduated from there in 1968.
During his time at USC, Caleb was part of a group of film students called "The Dirty Dozen." This group caught the attention of people in Hollywood. After USC, he went to the American Film Institute (AFI) Conservatory and was part of its very first class in 1969.
His Family Life
Caleb Deschanel joined the American Society of Cinematographers (A.S.C.) in 1969. This is a special group for cinematographers. In 1972, he married actress Mary Jo Weir. They have two daughters, Emily and Zooey, who are both well-known actresses.
Movies and TV Shows He Worked On
Caleb Deschanel has worked on many movies and TV shows. He has been both a director and a cinematographer.
As a Director
He has directed a few films and TV episodes. Movies he directed:
- The Escape Artist (1982)
- Crusoe (1988)
TV shows he directed episodes for:
- Twin Peaks (1990-1991)
- Law & Order: Trial by Jury (2005)
- Conviction (2006)
- Bones (2007)
As a Cinematographer
This is Caleb Deschanel's main job, where he makes the movies look amazing. Here are some of the films he helped create:
- Being There (1979)
- The Black Stallion (1979)
- The Right Stuff (1983)
- The Natural (1984)
- Fly Away Home (1996)
- Hope Floats (1998)
- Anna and the King (1999)
- The Patriot (2000)
- National Treasure (2004)
- The Passion of the Christ (2004)
- The Spiderwick Chronicles (2008)
- My Sister's Keeper (2009)
- Killer Joe (2011)
- Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter (2012)
- Jack Reacher (2012)
- Never Look Away (2018)
- The Lion King (2019)
Awards and Nominations
Caleb Deschanel has been recognized for his amazing work in cinematography.
Academy Awards (Oscars)
He has been nominated for the Best Cinematography Oscar six times:
- 1983: The Right Stuff
- 1984: The Natural
- 1996: Fly Away Home
- 2000: The Patriot
- 2004: The Passion of the Christ
- 2018: Never Look Away
Other Awards
- He was nominated for a BAFTA Award for The Black Stallion in 1979.
- He won the Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography for The Patriot in 2000.
- He won the Best Cinematography for both Being There and The Black Stallion in 1979.
See also
In Spanish: Caleb Deschanel para niños
