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John R. Leonetti

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Born July 4, 1956 · Los Angeles, California, USA

Also known as John Leonetti

Biography

John Robert Leonetti, ASC (born July 4, 1956) is an American cinematographer and film director. He is known for his collaborative work with director James Wan, with whom he has acted as cinematographer on five films. He is the younger brother of cinematographer Matthew F. Leonetti, who was the cinematographer for John's first feature-length film as director, Mortal Kombat: Annihilation.

Filmography50+ titles

Tales from the Crypt

1989Director of Photography

The Conjuring

2013Director of Photography

Sleepy Hollow

2013Director, Director of Photography

JAG

1995Director of Photography

Poltergeist

1982First Assistant Camera

Soul Surfer

2011Director of Photography

The Mask

1994Director of Photography

Insidious

2010Co-Producer, Director of Photography

Death Sentence

2007Director of Photography

Detroit Rock City

1999Director of Photography

Fast Times at Ridgemont High

1982Assistant Camera

Insidious: Chapter 2

2013Co-Producer, Director of Photography

Elvira: Mistress of the Dark

1988Camera Operator

Commando

1985First Assistant Camera

The River

2012Director of Photography

Dead Silence

2007Director of Photography

Raise Your Voice

2004Director of Photography

Hot Shots! Part Deux

1993Director of Photography

Weird Science

1985First Assistant Camera

Star Trek: Insurrection

1998Second Unit Director of Photography

Johnny Handsome

1989Camera Operator

Honey

2003Director of Photography

Jagged Edge

1985Focus Puller

Fever Pitch

2005Second Unit Director, Second Unit Director of Photography

Red Heat

1988Camera Operator

Extreme Prejudice

1987First Assistant Camera

The Perfect Man

2005Director of Photography

Against the Wall

1994Director of Photography

Jumpin' Jack Flash

1986Assistant Camera

The Silence

2019Director

Hard to Kill

1990Camera Operator

Another 48 Hrs.

1990Camera Operator

One from the Heart

1981Assistant Camera

This Is 40

2012Second Unit Director of Photography

Ca$h

2010Director of Photography

10th & Wolf

2006Lighting Technician

Mortal Kombat

1995Director of Photography

Child's Play 3

1991Director of Photography

The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking

1988Camera Operator

Annabelle

2014Director

Wish Upon

2017Director

The Woods

2006Director of Photography

The Scorpion King

2002Director of Photography

Joe Dirt

2001Director of Photography

Fast Forward

1985First Assistant Camera

Action Jackson

1988"B" Camera Operator, Camera Operator

Piranha 3D

2010Director of Photography

Spy Hard

1996Director of Photography

Lullaby

2022Director

Super Hybrid

2010Director of Photography