Dick Pope (cinematographer)
British cinematographer (1947–2024)
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Richard Campbell Pope (3 August 1947 – 21 October 2024) was a British cinematographer, known for his work with director Mike Leigh.[1]
Dick Pope | |
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Pope in 2015 | |
| Born | Richard Campbell Pope 3 August 1947 |
| Died | 21 October 2024 (aged 77) London, England |
| Years active | 1968–2024 |
| Organization | British Society of Cinematographers |
| Spouse |
Pat (m. 1972) |
| Children | 2 |
Early life and career
Born in Bromley, Pope took interest in photography at an early age.[2]
He trained at the Pathé lab in London and began his career working as a camera operator on documentaries. In the 1970s and 1980s he shot numerous music videos for artists like Queen, Tina Turner, The Clash, The Specials and The Police.[3]
Pope then began working as a cinematographer on feature films in the 1980s before starting his collaboration with Mike Leigh on Life is Sweet (1990).
He was nominated for two Academy Awards and two BAFTAs for Best Cinematography.
Personal life and death
Filmography
Film
Short film
| Year | Title | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Six Days in Romandie | Lindsey Clennell |
| 2005 | Friday Night Shirt | Joanna Carrick |
| 2007 | Walking Away | |
| 2008 | Intercom | Mark Gutteridge |
| 2012 | A Running Jump | Mike Leigh |
| 2015 | The Pros | Cecilia Torquato |
Feature film
Television
TV series
| Year | Title | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Whoops Apocalypse | John Reardon | 3 episodes |
| 1985 | The South Bank Show | Nigel Wattis | Episode "David Lean: A Life in Film" |
| 1989 | Forever Green | David Giles | 6 episodes |
| 1995 | Lloyds Bank Channel 4 Film Challenge | Coky Giedroyc | Episode "Life's a Bitch" |
| 1996 | Screen Two | John Mackenzie | Segment Deadly Voyage |
Miniseries
| Year | Title | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Porterhouse Blue | Robert Knights |
| 1992 | The Blackheath Poisonings | Stuart Orme |
Awards and nominations
Academy Awards
| Year | Title | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | The Illusionist | Best Cinematography | Nominated |
| 2014 | Mr. Turner[7] | Nominated |
American Society of Cinematographers
| Year | Title | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | The Illusionist | Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography | Nominated |
| 2014 | Mr. Turner | Nominated |
Satellite Awards
| Year | Title | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Mr. Turner | Best Cinematography | Won |
| 2019 | Motherless Brooklyn | Nominated |
Other awards
| Year | Title | Awards/Nominations |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | The Illusionist | New York Film Critics Online Award for Best Cinematography San Diego Film Critics Society Award for Best Cinematography |
| 2014 | Mr. Turner | British Society of Cinematographers Award for Best Cinematography International Cinephile Society Award for Best Cinematography National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Cinematography Vulcan Award Nominated - BAFTA Award for Best Cinematography Nominated - Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Cinematography Nominated - Los Angeles Film Critics Award for Best Cinematography Nominated - Online Film Critics Society Award for Best Cinematography Nominated - San Francisco Bay Area Film Award for Best Cinematography Nominated - Seattle Film Critics Society Award for Best Cinematography |
| 2015 | N/a | Royal Photographic Society Lumière Award for major achievement in British cinematography, video or animation[8] |