Janusz Kaminski
Cinematographer

Janusz Kaminski Net Worth

He has also directed several films, including Lost Souls (2000), The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (2007), and A Tale of Love and Darkness (2015). Janusz Kaminski is a renowned Polish cinematographer and film director. He has been working with Steven Spielberg since 1993, and has won two Academy Awards for Best Cinematography for his work on Schindler's List (1993) and Saving Private Ryan (1998). His other notable works as a cinematographer include Amistad (1997), A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001), Catch Me If You Can (2002), The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (2007), War Horse (2011), Lincoln (2012), Bridge of Spies (2015), The BFG (2016), and Ready Player One (2018). As a director, he has directed several films, including Lost Souls (2000), The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (2007), and A Tale of Love and Darkness (2015).
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Cinematographer, Camera Department, Director
Birth Day June 27, 1959
Birth Place  Ziebice, Dolnoslaskie, Poland, Poland
Age 64 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Cancer
Alma mater Columbia College Chicago (B.A., 1987) AFI Conservatory (M.F.A., 1987)
Occupation Cinematographer, film director, television director
Years active 1986–present
Organization American Film Institute American Society of Cinematographers
Spouse(s) Holly Hunter (m. 1995; div. 2001) Rebecca Rankin (m. 2004; div. 2010)
Awards Academy Award for Best Cinematography Schindler's List (1993) Saving Private Ryan (1998) BAFTA Award for Best Cinematography Schindler's List (1993) Independent Spirit Award for Best Cinematography The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (2008) Satellite Award for Best Cinematography Amistad (1997) The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (2008)

💰 Net worth: $17 Million (2024)

Janusz Kaminski, a renowned Polish cinematographer, camera department expert, and director, is projected to have a net worth of $17 million by the year 2024. Known for his exceptional work in the film industry, Kaminski has established himself as one of the most sought-after professionals in his field. With his exceptional skills in capturing visually stunning shots and creating immersive cinematography, he has contributed to the success of numerous critically acclaimed films. As his career continues to flourish, it is no surprise that Kaminski's net worth is anticipated to reach impressive heights.

Biography/Timeline

1982

He attended Columbia College in Chicago from 1982 to 1987, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree, taking up film making as a profession before transferring to the AFI Conservatory, where he graduated with a Master of Fine Arts degree. He worked under Cinematographer Phedon Papamichael, first as a gaffer, then as chief lighting technician, and eventually second unit DP. He shot numerous B-movies for Director Roger Corman and Director Katt Shea, as well as the romantic musical comedy Cool as Ice, starring Vanilla Ice.

1990

He twice won the Academy Award for Best Cinematography in the 1990s, for Schindler's List and Saving Private Ryan. He has been nominated four additional times for Amistad, The Diving Bell and the Butterfly, War Horse and Lincoln. In 2010, he was awarded the Franklin J. Schaffner Alumni Medal by the AFI Conservatory.

1991

Kamiński was first discovered by Steven Spielberg in 1991. After seeing the television film Wildflower, Spielberg hired Kamiński to shoot Class of '61, a television film in which Spielberg served as Producer.

1995

Kamiński was married to Actress Holly Hunter from 1995 until 2001. He married ABC reporter Rebecca Rankin in 2004. They divorced in 2010.

2014

Kamiński was born in Ziębice, Poland, the son of mother, Jadwiga Celner, and father, Marian Kaminski. He emigrated at the age of 21—after Prime Minister Jaruzelski imposed martial law in 1981—to the United States.

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