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Robert Paynter(1928-2010)

  • Cinematographer
  • Camera and Electrical Department
  • Actor
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Robert Paynter in Drôles d'espions (1985)
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Rock-O-Rico (1991)
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Robert Paynter was born on 12 March 1928 in South London, England, UK. He was a cinematographer and actor, known for Superman III (1983), La Petite Boutique des horreurs (1986) and Superman II (1980). He was married to Marjorie Mona Paynter. He died on 20 October 2010 in Isle of Wight, England, UK.
BornMarch 12, 1928
DiedOctober 20, 2010(82)
BornMarch 12, 1928
DiedOctober 20, 2010(82)
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Known for

Richard Pryor and Christopher Reeve in Superman III (1983)
Superman III
5.0
  • Cinematographer
  • 1983
Steve Martin, Rick Moranis, Tichina Arnold, Tisha Campbell, Vincent Gardenia, Ellen Greene, Levi Stubbs, and Michelle Weeks in La Petite Boutique des horreurs (1986)
La Petite Boutique des horreurs
7.1
  • Cinematographer
  • 1986
Superman II (1980)
Superman II
6.8
  • Cinematographer(as Bob Paynter)
  • 1980
Dan Aykroyd and Eddie Murphy in Un fauteuil pour deux (1983)
Un fauteuil pour deux
7.5
  • Cinematographer
  • 1983

Credits

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Cinematographer

  • Michael Jackson in Michael Jackson: Number Ones (2003)
    Michael Jackson: Number Ones
    8.6
    Video
    • Cinematographer (video "Thriller")
    • 2003
  • Michael Jackson in Michael Jackson: HIStory on Film - Volume II (1997)
    Michael Jackson: HIStory on Film - Volume II
    8.4
    Video
    • Cinematographer (segment "Thriller")
    • 1997
  • Michael Jackson in Michael Jackson: Video Greatest Hits - HIStory (1995)
    Michael Jackson: Video Greatest Hits - HIStory
    8.6
    Video
    • Cinematographer (segment "Thriller")
    • 1995
  • Jésus était son nom (1991)
    Jésus était son nom
    TV Movie
    • Cinematographer
    • 1991
  • Paul McCartney in Paul McCartney's Get Back (1991)
    Paul McCartney's Get Back
    7.1
    • Cinematographer
    • 1991
  • Christopher Plummer, Glen Campbell, Eddie Deezen, Sandy Duncan, Toby Ganger, Ellen Greene, Phil Harris, Frank Kelly, T.J. Kuenster, Charles Nelson Reilly, Jim Doherty, and John Drummond in Rock-O-Rico (1991)
    Rock-O-Rico
    6.0
    • Cinematographer (live action segments)
    • 1991
  • Molly Ringwald and Robert Lindsay in Strike It Rich (1990)
    Strike It Rich
    4.9
    • Cinematographer
    • 1990
  • L'île aux baleines (1989)
    L'île aux baleines
    6.1
    • director of photography
    • 1989
  • Gennie James in Le jardin secret (1987)
    Le jardin secret
    7.1
    TV Movie
    • Cinematographer
    • 1987
  • Steve Martin, Rick Moranis, Tichina Arnold, Tisha Campbell, Vincent Gardenia, Ellen Greene, Levi Stubbs, and Michelle Weeks in La Petite Boutique des horreurs (1986)
    La Petite Boutique des horreurs
    7.1
    • director of photography
    • 1986
  • Dan Aykroyd and Chevy Chase in Drôles d'espions (1985)
    Drôles d'espions
    6.4
    • director of photography
    • 1985
  • Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, Dana Hill, and Jason Lively in Bonjour les vacances 2 (1985)
    Bonjour les vacances 2
    6.2
    • director of photography (as Bob Paynter)
    • 1985
  • Série noire pour une nuit blanche (1985)
    Série noire pour une nuit blanche
    6.4
    • director of photography
    • 1985
  • Rachael Kelly in La Dernière Victime (1984)
    La Dernière Victime
    5.8
    • director of photography
    • 1984
  • Les Muppets à Manhattan (1984)
    Les Muppets à Manhattan
    6.8
    • director of photography
    • 1984

Camera and Electrical Department

  • Terence Stamp, Christopher Reeve, Sarah Douglas, and Jack O'Halloran in Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut (2006)
    Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut
    7.6
    • additional photography
    • 2006
  • Kirk Douglas, Harvey Keitel, and Farrah Fawcett in Saturn 3 (1980)
    Saturn 3
    5.1
    • additional photographer (as Bob Paynter)
    • 1980
  • Terminus (1961)
    Terminus
    7.2
    Short
    • additional photography
    • 1961
  • Waiting for Work
    7.1
    TV Movie
    • camera operator (as Robert Painter)
    • 1960
  • This Is York (1953)
    This Is York
    7.2
    Short
    • assistant camera (as Bob Paynter)
    • 1953
  • Train Time (1952)
    Train Time
    6.8
    Short
    • camera operator (as R.W. Paynter)
    • 1952

Actor

  • Isla Fisher, Simon Pegg, and Andy Serkis in Cadavres à la pelle (2010)
    Cadavres à la pelle
    6.1
    • Distinguished Doctor
    • 2010
  • Dan Aykroyd and Chevy Chase in Drôles d'espions (1985)
    Drôles d'espions
    6.4
    • Dr. Gill
    • 1985
  • Série noire pour une nuit blanche (1985)
    Série noire pour une nuit blanche
    6.4
    • Security Guard
    • 1985

Videos2

A Day In The Life: Four Portraits of Post-War Britain
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A Day In The Life: Four Portraits of Post-War Britain
Rock-A-Doodle
Trailer 0:31
Rock-A-Doodle
Rock-A-Doodle
Trailer 0:31
Rock-A-Doodle

Personal details

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  • Alternative names
    • Robert Painter
  • Born
    • March 12, 1928
    • South London, England, UK
  • Died
    • October 20, 2010
    • Isle of Wight, England, UK(undisclosed)
  • Spouse
    • Marjorie Mona Paynter1950 - January 26, 2001 (her death, 3 children)
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Article

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    Worked with director Michael Winner from 1969 to 1984, when they collaborated on 10 films together.

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