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David Plakos

  • Camera and Electrical Department
  • Cinematographer
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David Plakos is known for The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concert (2009), American Idol: The Search for a Superstar (2002) and Sinatra: 80 Years My Way (1995).
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    • Won 11 Primetime Emmys
      • 11 wins & 48 nominations total

    Known for

    The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concert (2009)
    The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concert
    8.5
    TV Special
    • Camera and Electrical Department
    • 2009
    Lionel Richie, Ryan Seacrest, Carrie Underwood, and Luke Bryan in American Idol: The Search for a Superstar (2002)
    American Idol: The Search for a Superstar
    4.3
    TV Series
    • Camera and Electrical Department
    Sinatra: 80 Years My Way (1995)
    Sinatra: 80 Years My Way
    7.9
    TV Special
    • Camera and Electrical Department(electronic camera)
    • 1995
    Cher: The Farewell Tour (2003)
    Cher: The Farewell Tour
    8.4
    TV Special
    • Camera and Electrical Department
    • 2003

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    Camera and Electrical Department

    • Triple Threat
      • camera operator (1988-1989)
      • TV Series
    • Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (2020)
      Who Wants to Be a Millionaire
      6.6
      TV Series
      • camera operator
      • 2025
    • Julie Chen Moonves in Big Brother (2000)
      Big Brother
      5.6
      TV Series
      • camera operator
      • video tape operator
      • 2000–2025
    • The 67th Annual Grammy Awards (2025)
      The 67th Annual Grammy Awards
      6.4
      TV Special
      • camera operator
      • 2025
    • Nikki Glaser in 82nd Golden Globe Awards (2025)
      82nd Golden Globe Awards
      6.3
      TV Special
      • camera operator: techno
      • 2025
    • Torching 2024: A Roast of the Year (2024)
      Torching 2024: A Roast of the Year
      5.4
      TV Special
      • camera operator
      • 2024
    • Willie Nelson's 90th Birthday Celebration (2023)
      Willie Nelson's 90th Birthday Celebration
      8.5
      TV Special
      • camera operator
      • 2023
    • Taylor Swift in Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour (2023)
      Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour
      8.0
      • camera operator
      • 2023
    • Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love (2023)
      Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love
      8.3
      TV Special
      • camera operator
      • 2023
    • iHeartRadio Music Awards (2023)
      iHeartRadio Music Awards
      6.7
      TV Special
      • camera operator
      • 2023
    • Jimmy Kimmel in La 95e cérémonie annuelle des Oscars (2023)
      La 95e cérémonie annuelle des Oscars
      6.5
      TV Special
      • camera operator
      • 2023
    • Industrial Strength, Ministry (2022)
      Industrial Strength, Ministry
      Video
      • camera operator
      • 2022
    • Password (2022)
      Password
      6.4
      TV Series
      • techno jib
      • 2022
    • Regina Hall, Wanda Sykes, and Amy Schumer in La 94e cérémonie des Oscars (2022)
      La 94e cérémonie des Oscars
      4.2
      TV Special
      • camera operator
      • 2022
    • iHeartRadio Music Awards (2022)
      iHeartRadio Music Awards
      6.0
      TV Special
      • camera operator
      • 2022
    • Julie Chen Moonves in Celebrity Big Brother (2018)
      Celebrity Big Brother
      5.6
      TV Series
      • camera operator (as Dave Plakos)
      • 2022

    Cinematographer

    • Michele Guzy in Powers of the Paranormal: Live on Stage! (2000)
      Powers of the Paranormal: Live on Stage!
      TV Movie
      • Cinematographer
      • 2000
    • Wow! The Most Awesome Acts on Earth
      TV Movie
      • Cinematographer
      • 1996
    • Ricky Nelson in A Tribute to Rick Nelson (1986)
      A Tribute to Rick Nelson
      6.0
      TV Movie
      • Cinematographer
      • 1986
    • Natalie - A Tribute to a Very Special Lady
      9.0
      TV Movie
      • Cinematographer
      • 1982

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      • David Palkos

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