Michael Chapman

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Role

Director | Actor | Writer

Date of birth

11/21/1935

Date of death

09/20/2020

Place of birth

New York City, New York, USA

Michael Chapman

Biography

Michael Chapman is an American cinematographer. He is best known for Taxi Driver (1976), Raging Bull (1980), The Fugitive (1993), and Primal Fear (1996). Chapman began his film career as a camera operator before making the leap to cinematographer. As a cinematographer, he became famous for his two collaborations with Martin Scorsese. He was also cinematographer for the hit remake of Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978). In 1987, Chapman collaborated again with Martin Scorsese on the 18-minute short film that served as the music video for Michael Jackson: Bad (1987).

Known For

Taxi Driver

Taxi Driver

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Raging Bull

Raging Bull

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The Fugitive

The Fugitive

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Evolution

Evolution

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Role: Firefighter
The Abyss

The Abyss

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Role: Dr. Berg
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Role: Health Dept. Floor Cleaner (uncredited)
Evolution

Evolution

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Role: Sheriff Long
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Role: Mechanic
Rising Sun

Rising Sun

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Role: Fred Hoffman
The Howling

The Howling

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Role: Man at End of Bar (uncredited)
Doc Hollywood

Doc Hollywood

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Role: Shooting Gallery Operator
The Last Detail

The Last Detail

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Role: Taxi Driver
The Story of Us

The Story of Us

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6.0
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Role: Waiter
Quick Change

Quick Change

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Role: Policeman at Grocery
Suspect Zero

Suspect Zero

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Role: Prosecutor #1
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Hardcore

Hardcore

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Role: Man on Couch at 'Les Girls' (uncredited)
Shoot to Kill

Shoot to Kill

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6.8
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Role: Lawyer
Side by Side

Side by Side

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7.6
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Role: Self
House of D

House of D

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Role: Doorman
Eulogy

Eulogy

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Role: Adult Film Cameraman
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