Michael Chapman

Info

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

Raging Bull
Raging Bull
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Taxi Driver
Taxi Driver
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The Fugitive
The Fugitive
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Evolution
Evolution
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