J. Williams (cinematographer) explained

J. Williams
Birth Date:	1948 8, df=yes
Birth Place:	Thiruvananthapuram
Death Place:	Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
Occupation:	Producer Director Cinematographer
Years Active:	1974 – 2005
Children:	4

J. Williams ^[1] was a producer, director and cinematographer of Malayalam language films.^[2] Primarily known as a cameraman, he has also directed 8 films ^{[3] [4]} and has worked in Tamil, Telugu and Kannada language films as well.

Making his debut with the 1974 Kamal Haasan starrer Vishnu Vijayam, Williams was always known as an adventurous cinematographer and has worked over 50 films as a cameraman.

Personal life

He married actress Shanthi Williams in 1979.^[5] They had four children. he died at age 56 due to terminal cancer.

Filmography

Cinematography

• Vishnu Vijayam (1974)
• Njan Ninne Premikkunnu (1975)
• Thulavarsham (1976)
• Anubhavam (1976)
• Siva Thandavum (1977)
• Sreedevi (1977)
• Vishukkani (1977)
• Rathimanmadhan (1977)
• Poojakkedukkatha Pookkal (1977)
• Kaavilamma (1977)
• Adimakkachavadam (1978)
• Madanolsavam (1978)
• Madaalasa (1978)
• Thamburatti (1978)
• Chuvanna Chirakukal (1979)
• Aval Niraparaadhi (1979)
• Devadaasi (1979)
• Mr. Michael (1980)
• Benz Vasu (1980)
• Kaaliya Mardhanam (1982)
• Anuraagakkodathi (1982)
• Pooviriyum Pulari (1982)
• Ivan Oru Simham (1982)
• Bheeman (1982)
• Kodungattu (1983)
• Hello Madras Girl (1983)
• Jeevante Jeevan (1985)
• Ezhu Muthal Onpathu Vare (1985)
• Pathamudayam (1985)
• Kannaram Pothi Pothi (1985)
• Sunil Vayassu 20 (1986)
• Viswasichaalum Illenkilum (1986)
• Aattakatha (1987)
• Agni Muhurtham (1987)
• Janmandharam (1988)
• Douthyam (1989)
• Puthiya Karukkal (1989)
• Bhoomika (1991)
• Koodikazhcha (1991)
• Inspector Balram (1991)
• Naangal (1992) (Tamil film)
• Uppukandam Brothers (1993)
• Butterflies (1993)
• Rajadhani (1994)
• Spadikam (1995)
• Neela Kuyil (1995) (Tamil film)
• Kalaapam (1998)
• James Bond (1999)
• The Gang (2000)
• Bamboo Boys (2002)

Direction

• Madaalasa (1978)
• Mr. Michael (1980)
• Kaaliya Mardhanam (1982)
• Ponnethooval (1983)
• Hello Madras Girl (1983)
• Jeevante Jeevan (1985)
• Aattakatha (1987)
• Rishi (1992)
• Gentleman Security (1994)
• The Gang (2000)

Story

• Madaalasa (1978)
• Jeevante Jeevan (1985)
• Rishi (1992)

Screenplay

• Madaalasa (1978)
• Jeevante Jeevan (1985)

Notes and References

1. Web site: Profile of Malayalam Cinematographer J%20Williams.
2. Web site: J Williams:Profile and Biography, Malayalam Movie Cinematography J Williams latest Photo Gallery | Video Gallery, Malayalam Movie Cinematography J Williams, J Williams Filimography, J Williams Films and Cinemas, J Williams Awards and Nominations . 7 September 2014 . 7 September 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140907100257/http://www.metromatinee.com/artist/J%20Williams-2709 . dead .
3. Web site: J Williams.
4. Web site: J Williams's Movies, Latest News, Video Songs, wallpapers, New Images, Photos, Biography, Upcoming Movies.- NTH Wall . 7 September 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20141014165144/http://www.nthwall.com/ml/J-Williams/celebrities/4564101234 . 14 October 2014 . dead .
5. Web site: Archived copy . 7 September 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140907100141/http://www.malayalamcinemahistory.com/fi/JWilliams.htm . 7 September 2014 . dead .