Ward Russell Explained

Ward Russell
Occupation:Cinematographer, photographer
Years Active:1978–present
Spouse:Mary Cay Hollander

Ward T. Russell is an American cinematographer and photographer.[1]

He is best known for his collaborations with film director Tony Scott,[2] he served as a chief lighting technician on Scott's films Top Gun, Beverly Hills Cop II, Revenge, and as a cinematographer on Days of Thunder and The Last Boy Scout, which Scott also directed. His other cinematography credits include , The X-Files, Unstoppable and Cruel World.[3]

He is a graduate of the University of Kansas and is married to film production coordinator Mary Cay Hollander.[3]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleDirector
1990Days of ThunderTony Scott
1991The Last Boy Scout
1996Farhad Mann
1998The X-FilesRob Bowman
2004UnstoppableDavid Carson
2005Cruel WorldKelsey T. Howard

Short film

Other roles

Best boy

Gaffer

Chief lighting technician

Other credits

YearTitleRole
2004Elvis Has Left the Building Camera operator
2006Believe in Me Director of photography: landscape
2007Undead or AliveDirector of photography: second unit

Notes and References

  1. Web site: WARD RUSSELL photography. wardrussellphoto.photoshelter.com. 3 June 2017.
  2. Web site: Interview: Ward Russell . Rugaard . Jason . moviemavericks.com . November 11, 2010 . December 9, 2013.
  3. Web site: Ward Russell . cinematographers.nl. . December 9, 2013.