Dick Pope (cinematographer)
Dick Pope | |
|---|---|
 Pope in 2015 | |
| Born | Richard Campbell Pope 3 August 1947 |
| Died | 21 October 2024 (aged 77) |
| Years active | 1968–2024 |
| Organization | British Society of Cinematographers |
| Spouse |
Pat (m. 1972) |
| Children | 2 |
Richard Campbell Pope (3 August 1947 – 21 October 2024) was a British cinematographer, known for his work with director Mike Leigh.[1]
Early life and career
Born in Bromley on 3 August 1947, Richard Campbell Pope took interest in photography at an early age.[2]
Pope trained at the Pathé lab in London, and began his career working as a camera operator on documentaries. He then began working as a cinematographer on feature films in the 1980s before starting a collaboration with Mike Leigh in Life is Sweet (1990).
Personal life and death
Pope and his wife, Pat, whom he married in 1972, had two children.[2]
He died on 21 October 2024 at the age of 77.[3][4]
Filmography
Film
Short film
| Year | Title | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Six Days in Romandie | Lindsey Clennell |
| 2005 | Friday Night Shirt | Joanna Carrick |
| 2007 | Walking Away | |
| 2008 | Intercom | Mark Gutteridge |
| 2012 | A Running Jump | Mike Leigh |
| 2015 | The Pros | Cecilia Torquato |
Feature film
Television
TV series
| Year | Title | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Whoops Apocalypse | John Reardon | 3 episodes |
| 1985 | The South Bank Show | Nigel Wattis | Episode "David Lean: A Life in Film" |
| 1989 | Forever Green | David Giles | 6 episodes |
| 1995 | Lloyds Bank Channel 4 Film Challenge | Coky Giedroyc | Episode "Life's a Bitch" |
| 1996 | Screen Two | John Mackenzie | Segment Deadly Voyage |
Miniseries
| Year | Title | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Porterhouse Blue | Robert Knights |
| 1992 | The Blackheath Poisonings | Stuart Orme |
Awards and nominations
Academy Awards
| Year | Title | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | The Illusionist | Best Cinematography | Nominated |
| 2014 | Mr. Turner[5] | Nominated |
American Society of Cinematographers
| Year | Title | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | The Illusionist | Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography | Nominated |
| 2014 | Mr. Turner | Nominated |
Satellite Awards
| Year | Title | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Mr. Turner | Best Cinematography | Won |
| 2019 | Motherless Brooklyn | Nominated |
Other awards
| Year | Title | Awards/Nominations |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | The Illusionist | New York Film Critics Online Award for Best Cinematography San Diego Film Critics Society Award for Best Cinematography |
| 2014 | Mr. Turner | British Society of Cinematographers Award for Best Cinematography International Cinephile Society Award for Best Cinematography National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Cinematography Vulcan Award Nominated - BAFTA Award for Best Cinematography Nominated - Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Cinematography Nominated - Los Angeles Film Critics Award for Best Cinematography Nominated - Online Film Critics Society Award for Best Cinematography Nominated - San Francisco Bay Area Film Award for Best Cinematography Nominated - Seattle Film Critics Society Award for Best Cinematography |
| 2015 | — | Royal Photographic Society Lumière Award for major achievement in British cinematography, video or animation[6] |
References
- ^ Smith, Orla (24 April 2019). "DP Dick Pope on the 'magical mystery tour' of working with Mike Leigh". Seventh Row. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
- ^ a b Gilbey, Ryan (29 October 2024). "Dick Pope obituary". The Guardian. Retrieved 29 October 2024.
- ^ "Dick Pope BSC (1947–2024)". British Society of Cinematographers. 22 October 2024. Retrieved 22 October 2024.
- ^ "In Memoriam". Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Retrieved 2 March 2025.
- ^ Alexander, Bryan. "Dick Pope: 'I have been called a lot worse'". USA TODAY. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
- ^ "2015 Awards". www.rps.org. Archived from the original on 27 September 2015. Retrieved 20 September 2015.