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Donald Peterman
Born
Donald William Peterman

(1932-01-03)January 3, 1932
DiedFebruary 5, 2011(2011-02-05) (aged 79)
Other nameDon Peterman
Years active1966–2000
OrganisationAmerican Society of Cinematographers

Donald William Peterman, ASC (January 3, 1932 – February 5, 2011) was an American cinematographer.[1]

He was a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the American Society of Cinematographers since 1984.[2]

Early life

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Peterman was born in Los Angeles.[1]

He graduated from Redondo Union High School in Redondo Beach, California, before serving in the United States Army during the early 1950s. Peterman began shooting documentaries for the U.S. Army during his time in the service.

Career

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Peterman began his professional career as a clapper loader for Hal Roach Studios at the age of 22 after leaving the U.S. Army.[1][2] He departed Hal Roach Studios for Cascade Studios, where he worked the optical printer and animation camera. Peterman left Cascade Studios to work on the Lassie television series, but later returned to Cascade Studios to become director of photography for the studio's television commercial productions.

In 1979, Peterman made his film debut as director of photography with the horror film, When a Stranger Calls. The film is described by Peterman as a "down-and-dirty production".[3] He was able to shoot nighttime scenes in six foot-candles of soft light without the aid of high-speed film stock or lenses.[3]

Peterman was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Cinematography for Flashdance, before receiving his second nomination for Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home.

In 1997, Peterman suffered an accident on the set of Mighty Joe Young.[1] He was on a platform suspended 18 feet from the ground when the crane holding the platform snapped, throwing Peterman to the ground. He suffered head injuries, a broken leg and broken ribs. A cameraman working with him was also injured in the accident. Production was delayed for two days, and Peterman was replaced by Oliver Wood for the remainder of principal photography.

Death

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Peterman died at his home in Palos Verdes Estates, California, of myelodysplastic syndrome on February 5, 2011, at the age of 79.[1][2]

Filmography

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Film

Year Title Director Notes
1973 Domo Arigato Arch Oboler
1979 When a Stranger Calls Fred Walton
1981 King of the Mountain Noel Nosseck
Rich and Famous George Cukor
1982 Young Doctors in Love Garry Marshall
Kiss Me Goodbye Robert Mulligan
1983 Flashdance Adrian Lyne
1984 Splash Ron Howard
Best Defense Willard Huyck
Mass Appeal Glenn Jordan
1985 Cocoon Ron Howard
American Flyers John Badham
1986 Gung Ho Ron Howard
Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home Leonard Nimoy
1987 Planes, Trains and Automobiles John Hughes
1988 She's Having a Baby
1989 She's Out of Control Stan Dragoti
1991 Point Break Kathryn Bigelow
1992 Mr. Saturday Night Billy Crystal
1993 Addams Family Values Barry Sonnenfeld
1994 Speechless Ron Underwood
1995 Get Shorty Barry Sonnenfeld
1997 Men in Black
1998 Mighty Joe Young Ron Underwood With Oliver Wood
2000 How the Grinch Stole Christmas Ron Howard

Television

Year Title Director Note
1974 Kolchak: The Night Stalker Allen Baron Episode "The Ripper"

Documentary

Year Title Director Notes
1973 The Far Sound Jerry London Documentary short
1979 UFOs: Past, Present, and Future Ray Rivas With Stan Laza

Accolades

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Academy Awards

Year Category Title Result
1983 Best Cinematography Flashdance Nominated
1986 Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home Nominated

American Society of Cinematographers

Year Category Title Result
1986 Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home Nominated

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Perry Moore, 'Narnia' series executive producer, dies at 39; Don Peterman, Oscar-nominated cinematographer, dies at 79; Nancy Carr, network TV publicist, dies at 50". Los Angeles Times. February 22, 2011. Retrieved February 23, 2011.
  2. ^ a b c "'Flashdance' d.p. Don Peterman dies at 79". Variety. February 21, 2011. Retrieved February 23, 2011.
  3. ^ a b Fisher, Bob (March 8, 2011). "Remembering Don Peterman, ASC". ICG Magazine. Retrieved September 9, 2017.
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