John Bailey | |
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President of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | |
In office August 8, 2017 – August 7, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Cheryl Boone Isaacs |
Succeeded by | David Rubin |
Personal details | |
Born | John Ira Bailey August 10, 1942 Moberly, Missouri, U.S. |
Died | November 10, 2023 Los Angeles, California, U.S. | (aged 81)
Spouse | |
Alma mater | Loyola University (Loyola Marymount University) USC School of Cinematic Arts |
Occupation | Cinematographer, film director |
John Ira Bailey ASC (August 10, 1942 – November 10, 2023)[1] was an American cinematographer and film director known for his collaborations with directors Paul Schrader, Lawrence Kasdan, Michael Apted, and Ken Kwapis. In August 2017, Bailey was elected president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.[2] He was succeeded by casting director David Rubin in August 2019.[3]