Peter Menzies Jr.
Australian cinematographer
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Peter Gary Menzies Jr., ASC ACS is an Australian cinematographer, best known for his work on blockbuster action films.[2][3][4]
Peter Menzies Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Years active | 1979–2025 |
| Organization(s) | American Society of Cinematographers Australian Cinematographers Society |
| Website | www |
Early life and career
Menzies was born in Sydney. He was introduced to the film industry by his father, director and cinematographer Peter Menzies Sr.
He started as a camera loader and worked his way through the ranks in commercials and features as a camera assistant, and later as an operator,[5] working regularly under DPs David Gribble and Russell Boyd.
Menzies became a member of the Australian Cinematographers Society in 1996, and the American Society of Cinematographers in 2024.[6] He is also a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, and is the Chairman of the Board for the Grand Jury of the Cordillera International Film Festival in Reno/Tahoe Nevada.[7]
Filmography
Film
Short film
| Year | Title | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Hayride to Hell | Kimble Rendall |
| 2018 | Rising | David Nutter |
Television
| Year | Title | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Traveler | David Nutter | Episode "Pilot" |
| 2009 | Hawthorne | Mikael Salomon | Episode "Pilot" |
| 2016 | Roots | Mario Van Peebles Thomas Carter Bruce Beresford |
3 episodes |
| 2020 | The Right Stuff | Chris Long | 2 episodes |
| 2022 | The Time Traveler's Wife | David Nutter | All 6 episodes |
| 2025 | Washington Black | Wanuri Kahiu Maurice Marable Rob Seidenglanz |
3 episodes |
TV movies
| Year | Title | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Surviving Compton: Dre, Suge & Michel'le | Janice Cooke |
| 2018 | The Bad Seed | Rob Lowe |
| 2019 | Love You to Death | Alex Kalymnios |
