John Bailey (cinematographer)

John Bailey
Publicity Photo of John Bailey
President of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
In office
August 8, 2017 – August 7, 2019
Preceded byCheryl Boone Isaacs
Succeeded byDavid Rubin
Personal details
Born
John Ira Bailey

(1942-08-10)August 10, 1942
Moberly, Missouri, U.S.
DiedNovember 10, 2023(2023-11-10) (aged 81)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Spouse
(m. 1972)
Alma materLoyola University (Loyola Marymount University)
USC School of Cinematic Arts
OccupationCinematographer, 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]

  1. ^ "In Memoriam: John Bailey, ASC (1942-2023)". The American Society of Cinematographers. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
  2. ^ Tapley, Kristopher (August 8, 2017). "John Bailey Elected President of the Motion Picture Academy". Variety. Retrieved August 9, 2017.
  3. ^ Rottenberg, Josh (August 6, 2019). "David Rubin elected president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved August 8, 2019.

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