Australian cinematographer
Peter Gary Menzies Jr. , ACS cinematographer best known for his work on blockbuster action films such as Die Hard with a Vengeance Lara Croft: Tomb Raider The Incredible Hulk ,Clash of the Titans .[ 2] [ 3]
Life and career
Menzies was born in Sydney, Australia . 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 ,[ 4] David Gribble and Russell Boyd . He made his debut as cinematographer on White Sands crime film directed by Roger Donaldson and starring Willem Dafoe .
Since then, Menzies has worked mostly on action films like Die Hard with a Vengeance , Hard Rain Shooter .John Singleton , Bruce Beresford , David Nutter , Simon West , John McTiernan , and Joel Schumacher .
Menzies is 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. [ 5]
Filmography
Film
Short film
Television
TV movies
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