Peter James

Peter James

CinematographerCrewWriterActorArt Apr 7 (age 78) Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 1974–2025 (51 year career)
5.9 avg rating

Biography

Peter James (born March 7, 1947) is an Australian cinematographer. He has frequently collaborated with director Bruce Beresford on films such as Driving Miss Daisy, Black Robe, and Double Jeopardy. James has also served as director of photography on several Hollywood comedies including Meet the Parents, 27 Dresses, and Yogi Bear.

Known For

Filmography

Crew (39)

Movies (39)

The Travellers

The Travellers

2025

Director of Photography

5.7
Ladies in Black

Ladies in Black

2018

Director of Photography

6.7
Yogi Bear

Yogi Bear

2010

Director of Photography

5.6
Mao’s Last Dancer

Mao’s Last Dancer

2009

Director of Photography

6.5
27 Dresses

27 Dresses

2008

Director of Photography

6.5
Orpheus

Orpheus

2006

Cinematography

The Pacifier

The Pacifier

2005

Director of Photography

6.1
Cheaper by the Dozen 2

Cheaper by the Dozen 2

2005

Director of Photography

6.2
And Starring Pancho Villa as Himself

And Starring Pancho Villa as Himself

2003

Director of Photography

6.7
The Man Who Sued God

The Man Who Sued God

2001

Director of Photography

6.4
Bride of the Wind

Bride of the Wind

2001

Cinematography

3.8
Meet the Parents

Meet the Parents

2000

Director of Photography

6.7
Double Jeopardy

Double Jeopardy

1999

Director of Photography

6.6
The Newton Boys

The Newton Boys

1998

Cinematography

6.1
The Newton Boys

The Newton Boys

1998

Director of Photography

6.1
Paradise Road

Paradise Road

1997

Director of Photography

6.4
Diabolique

Diabolique

1996

Director of Photography

5.5
Last Dance

Last Dance

1996

Director of Photography

5.6
Prophecy

Prophecy

1995

Novel

2.0
Ri¢hie Ri¢h

Ri¢hie Ri¢h

1994

Additional Photography

5.9
Silent Fall

Silent Fall

1994

Director of Photography

5.3
Alive

Alive

1993

Director of Photography

6.9
The Thing Called Love

The Thing Called Love

1993

Director of Photography

6.2
My Life

My Life

1993

Director of Photography

6.7
Rich in Love

Rich in Love

1992

Director of Photography

6.3
Black Robe

Black Robe

1991

Director of Photography

6.4
Mister Johnson

Mister Johnson

1991

Director of Photography

6.1
Driving Miss Daisy

Driving Miss Daisy

1989

Director of Photography

7.2
Shadows of the Peacock

Shadows of the Peacock

1988

Director of Photography

2.7
The Right Hand Man

The Right Hand Man

1987

Director of Photography

2.5
Rebel

Rebel

1985

Director of Photography

5.0
A Private Function

A Private Function

1984

Clapper Loader

6.4
The Wild Duck

The Wild Duck

1984

Cinematography

6.7
The Monster's Christmas

The Monster's Christmas

1981

Director of Photography

5.2
The Killing of Angel Street

The Killing of Angel Street

1981

Director of Photography

6.4
The Irishman

The Irishman

1978

Cinematography

Caddie

Caddie

1976

Director of Photography

5.8
Sister, If You Only Knew

Sister, If You Only Knew

1975

Director of Photography

7.0
The Abdication

The Abdication

1974

Set Dresser

5.2