Caleb Deschanel
| Best known as a Cinematographer based on credits in that role in 17 films, with $3,734,045,618 worldwide aggregate box office (rank #31) |
| Best-known technical roles: The Lion King (Cinematographer), The Passion of the Christ (Cinematographer), National Treasure (Cinematographer), Jack Reacher (Cinematographer), The Patriot (Cinematographer) |
| Most productive collaborators: Donald Glover, Jon Favreau, Jeff Nathanson, Beyoncé Knowles, Brenda Chapman |
| Born: September 21, 1944 (80 years old) |
Career Summary
| Movies | Domestic Box Office | International Box Office | Worldwide Box Office | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In Technical Roles | Cinematographer | 17 | $1,669,588,718 | $2,064,456,900 | $3,734,045,618 |
| Additional Photography | 1 | $50,188,370 | $85,217,910 | $135,406,280 | |
| Director | 1 | $23,323 | $0 | $23,323 |
Latest Ranking on Selected Box Office Record Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Top Grossing Cinematographer at the Domestic Box Office | 29 | $1,669,588,718 |
| Top Grossing Director at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 6,201-6,300) | 6,266 | $23,323 |
| Top Grossing Cinematographer at the International Box Office | 33 | $2,064,456,900 |
| Top Grossing Cinematographer at the Worldwide Box Office | 31 | $3,734,045,618 |
| Top Grossing Director at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 14,801-14,900) | 14,844 | $23,323 |
See the Acting Credits tab for all Acting Box Office Records and the Technical Credits tab for all Technical Box Office Records.
Featured Blu-ray / DVD Review: Killer Joe
December 31st, 2012
Killer Joe came out in limited release in July. It earned good buzz initially and it started really well, but as it expanded, it struggled. Granted, it still managed to hit $1 million, but it didn't come close to expanding wide. Was it as good as its opening couple weekends? Or was there a reason it only thrived in very limited release?
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All Acting Credits
All Technical Credits
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| Release Date | Title | Role | Domestic Box Office | International Box Office | Worldwide Box Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2019 | Ad Astra | Additional Photography | $50,188,370 | $85,217,910 | $135,406,280 |
| Jul 19, 2019 | The Lion King | Director of Photography | $543,638,043 | $1,117,816,360 | $1,661,454,403 |
| Nov 30, 2018 | Werk ohne Autor | Director of Photography | $1,303,747 | $7,745,204 | $9,048,951 |
| Apr 21, 2017 | Unforgettable | Director of Photography | $11,368,012 | $4,853,199 | $16,221,211 |
| Nov 23, 2016 | Rules Don’t Apply | Director of Photography | $3,652,206 | $219,242 | $3,871,448 |
| Feb 14, 2014 | Winter’s Tale | Director of Photography | $12,600,231 | $16,974,802 | $29,575,033 |
| Dec 21, 2012 | Jack Reacher | Cinematographer | $80,070,736 | $137,300,000 | $217,370,736 |
| Jun 22, 2012 | Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hu… | Cinematographer | $37,519,139 | $99,970,591 | $137,489,730 |
| Jun 26, 2009 | My Sister’s Keeper | Director of Photography | $49,200,230 | $47,472,772 | $96,673,002 |
| Feb 14, 2008 | The Spiderwick Chronicles | Director of Photography | $71,195,053 | $91,644,614 | $162,839,667 |
| Nov 19, 2004 | National Treasure | Cinematographer | $173,005,002 | $158,318,408 | $331,323,410 |
| Feb 25, 2004 | The Passion of the Christ | Director of Photography | $370,782,930 | $251,530,705 | $622,313,635 |
| Nov 26, 2003 | Timeline | Director of Photography | $19,480,739 | $7,222,445 | $26,703,184 |
| Jun 28, 2000 | The Patriot | Director of Photography | $113,330,342 | $101,969,658 | $215,300,000 |
| Feb 12, 1999 | Message in a Bottle | Director of Photography | $52,880,016 | $52,880,016 | |
| May 29, 1998 | Hope Floats | Director of Photography | $60,110,313 | $21,418,687 | $81,529,000 |
| May 11, 1984 | The Natural | Director of Photography | $47,951,979 | $47,951,979 | |
| Oct 21, 1983 | The Right Stuff | Director of Photography | $21,500,000 | $213 | $21,500,213 |
| May 28, 1982 | The Escape Artist | Director | $23,323 | $23,323 | |
| Averages | $90,515,811 | $134,354,676 | $203,656,591 | ||
| Totals | 19 | $1,719,800,411 | $2,149,674,810 | $3,869,475,221 | |
Director Credits
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| Release Date | Title | Opening Weekend | Maximum Theaters | Domestic Box Office | Worldwide Box Office | Domestic Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 1982 | The Escape Artist | $23,323 | 2 | $23,323 | $23,323 | 100.0% |
| Averages | $23,323 | 2 | $23,323 | $23,323 | 100.0% | |
| Totals | 1 | $23,323 | $23,323 | |||
Latest Ranking on All Technical Box Office Record Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Top Grossing Cinematographer at the Domestic Box Office | 29 | $1,669,588,718 |
| Top Grossing Director at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 6,201-6,300) | 6,266 | $23,323 |
| Top Grossing Cinematographer at the International Box Office | 33 | $2,064,456,900 |
| Top Grossing Cinematographer at the Worldwide Box Office | 31 | $3,734,045,618 |
| Top Grossing Director at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 14,801-14,900) | 14,844 | $23,323 |