Ben Davis (cinematographer)
British cinematographer
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Benjamin Davis (born 6 September 1961) is a British cinematographer.[1] His major works include collaborations with the Marvel Studios, as well as collaborations with Matthew Vaughn and Martin McDonagh.
6 September 1961
Ben Davis | |
|---|---|
| Born | Benjamin Davis 6 September 1961 London, England |
| Years active | 1986–present |
| Spouse |
Camille Griffin (m. 2005) |
| Children | 5, including Roman Griffin Davis |
Career
Davis started his career at Samuelsons Camera House, now a part of the motion picture equipment company Panavision. He worked as clapper loader, focus puller, and camera operator in both feature films and commercials.
During this period, he worked with cinematographers Billy Williams, Douglas Slocombe and Roger Deakins.
He began his career as a cinematographer shooting spots, before making his debut with the British film Miranda (2002).[2]
Family
His father was cinematographer and camera operator Michael J. Davis.[3]
Davis is married to writer and director Camille Griffin. Their son is actor Roman Griffin Davis.[4]
Filmography
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Feature film
Television
| Year | Title | Director | Episode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Masters of Sex | John Madden | "Pilot" |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Title | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | BAFTA Awards | Best Cinematography | Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri | Nominated |
| Satellite Awards | Best Cinematography | Nominated | ||
| 2022 | St. Louis Film Critics Association | Best Cinematography | The Banshees of Inisherin | Won |
| San Diego Film Critics Society | Best Cinematography | Nominated | ||
| San Francisco Bay Area Film Critics Circle | Best Cinematography | Nominated | ||
| Satellite Award | Best Cinematography | Nominated | ||