Dariusz Wolski
Polish cinematographer (born 1956)
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Dariusz Adam Wolski (born 7 May 1956) is a Polish cinematographer, best known for his work on the Pirates of the Caribbean film series and for his collaboration on many recent projects directed by Ridley Scott.
Dariusz Wolski | |
|---|---|
| Born | Dariusz Adam Wolski 7 May 1956 |
| Alma mater | Łódź Film School |
| Years active | 1981–present |
| Organization | American Society of Cinematographers |
Life and education
Career
Wolski moved to the United States in 1979, at age of 23. Soon after, he began working as a camera assistant on low-budget films in New York City and Los Angeles, which eventually led him to work as a cinematographer on major Hollywood productions.
As of 2025, he is the top grossing cinematographer at the worldwide box office of all time as his filmography has grossed nearly $8 billion. Wolski has been a member of the American Society of Cinematographers since 1996 and a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences since 2004.
Filmography
Film
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Television
| Year | Title | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | American Playhouse | Evelyn Purcell | Episode: "Land of Little Rain" |
| Kenny, Dolly and Willie: Something Inside So Strong | Tom Trbovich | TV special | |
| 1991 | Chains of Gold | Rod Holcomb | TV movie; Co-cinematographer with Bruce Surtees |
| 1992 | Fifteenth Phase of the Moon | Mark Amos Nealey | TV short |
| 2020 | Raised by Wolves | Ridley Scott | Episodes: "Raised by Wolves" and "Pentagram" |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Title | Award/Nomination |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Crimson Tide | Nominated – ASC Award for Best Cinematography |
| 2007 | Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street | Nominated – Houston Film Critics Society Award for Best Cinematography |
| 2015 | The Martian | Nominated – Houston Film Critics Society Award for Best Cinematography Nominated – San Diego Film Critics Society Award for Best Cinematography Nominated – Satellite Award for Best Cinematography |
| The Walk | Nominated – Visual Effects Society Award for Outstanding Virtual Cinematography | |
| 2020 | News of the World | Nominated – Academy Award for Best Cinematography Nominated – ASC Award for Best Cinematography Nominated – BAFTA Award for Best Cinematography |
External links
Dariusz Wolski at Letterboxd https://boxd.it/h9lD
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