James Laxton
Personal Info
Know For
Camera
Gender
Male
Birthday
1981-02-03 (44 years old)
Place of Birth
San Francisco, California, USA
Also known As
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James Laxton
Biography
James Laxton is an American cinematographer who is best known for his collaborations with filmmaker Barry Jenkins, specifically his work on Jenkins' 2016 film Moonlight, for which he won an Independent Spirit Award and received an Academy Award nomination. Laxton began at Florida State University, where he met Jenkins. They collaborated on numerous films, including the critically acclaimed 2016 film Moonlight. After graduating, Laxton entered the industry by assisting the camera department on features and shorts, including projects from directors such as David Nordstrom, David Parker, and Cole Schreiber. In childhood, Laxton accompanied his...
Acting
2019
Production
2014
as Director of Photography
2021
as Director of Photography
2012
as Director of Photography
2013
as Director of Photography
2013
as Director of Photography
2014
as Director of Photography
2011
as Director of Photography
2012
as Director of Photography
2012
as Director of Photography
2014
as Director of Photography
2012
as Director of Photography
2016
as Director of Photography
2021
as Cinematography
2010
as Director of Photography
2016
as Director of Photography
2016
as Director of Photography
2003
as Director of Photography
2023
as Director of Photography
2014
as Additional Photography
2009
as Director of Photography
2009
as Director of Photography
2010
as Director of Photography
2018
as Director of Photography
2014
as Director of Photography
2021
as Director of Photography
2018
as Director of Photography
2011
as Cinematography
2003
as Cinematography
2008
as Camera Loader
2014
as Cinematography
2024
as Director of Photography
2013
as Cinematography
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