John Alcott

John Alcott

John Alcott, BSC (27 November 1930 – 28 July 1986) was an English cinematographer known for his four collaborations with director Stanley Kubrick: 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968), for which he took over as lighting cameraman from Geoffrey Unsworth in mid-shoot, A Clockwork Orange (1971), Barry Lyndon (1975), the film for which he won his Oscar, and The Shining (1980). Alcott died from a heart attack in Cannes, France, in July 1986; he was 55. He received a tribute at the end of his last film No Way Out starring Kevin Costner.

Known for Camera
Born 27 Nov 1930
Died 28 Jul 1986
Place of birth London, United Kingdom

Known for

Barry Lyndon

Crew: Director of Photography

2001: A Space Odyssey

Crew: Additional Photography

A Clockwork Orange

Crew: Director of Photography