Robert Elswit is an American cinematographer.
Career
After graduating from the University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts in 1975, Elswit worked on the visual effects team for the Star Wars films The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi.
With Sydney in 1996, Elswit started a collaborative partnership with director Paul Thomas Anderson that continues to this day. Other Anderson films Elswit has shot include Boogie Nights, Magnolia and Punch-Drunk Love.
Elswit has also collaborated with actor-director George Clooney on Good Night and Good Luck in 2005. Elswit's use of black and white photography in the film earned him numerous award nominations.IMDb: Robert Elswit Awards
In 2008, Elswit won the "Best Achievement in Cinematography" Oscar for his work on Anderson's There Will Be Blood.
Notable Works
Featured Video
Robert Elswit Biographies and Profiles
Cinematographers.nl: Robert Elswit Profile
New York Times: Robert Elswit Profile
Robert Elswit Timeline
Note: The IMDb links in this timeline have pop ups.
(1990) Opposites Attract: IMDb | Rotten Tomatoes
(1992) The Hand That Rocks the Cradle: IMDb | Rotten Tomatoes
(1994) The River Wild: IMDb | Rotten Tomatoes
(1997) Tomorrow Never Dies: IMDb | Rotten Tomatoes
(1999) Magnolia: IMDb | Rotten Tomatoes
(2000) Bounce: IMDb | Rotten Tomatoes
(2001) Heist: IMDb | Rotten Tomatoes
(2002) Punch-Drunk Love: IMDb | Rotten Tomatoes
(2003) Gigli: IMDb | Rotten Tomatoes
(2003) Runaway Jury: IMDb | Rotten Tomatoes
(2005) Good Night, and Good Luck: IMDb | Rotten Tomatoes
(2005) Syriana: IMDb | Rotten Tomatoes
(2006) American Dreamz: IMDb | Rotten Tomatoes
(2007) Michael Clayton: IMDb | Mahalo | Rotten Tomatoes
(2007) There Will Be Blood: IMDb | Mahalo | Rotten Tomatoes
(2008) Shine a Light: IMDb | Mahalo | Rotten Tomatoes
(2008) Redbelt: IMDb | Mahalo | Rotten Tomatoes
(2009) The Burning Plan: IMDb
