- Known For
- Camera
- Born
- January 1, 1934
- Place of Birth
- Quandialla, New South Wales, Australia
Donald McAlpine
Donald McAlpine ACS, ASC (born 13 April 1934) is an Australian cinematographer. McAlpine was a physical education teacher in Parkes, New South Wales, Australia. He began using a 16mm camera to film athletes preparing for the Melbourne Olympic Games. In Australia, from 1972 to 1981, McAlpine collaborated with Bruce Beresford. McAlpine filmed many of Beresford's early films, including The Adventures of Barry McKenzie, Barry McKenzie Holds His Own, Don's Party, The Getting of Wisdom, Money Movers, Breaker Morant and The Club. McAlpine also worked with director Gillian Armstrong on My Brilliant Career. McAlpine was nominated for an Academy Award for his work in Moulin Rouge!.[citation needed] He is a member of both the Australian Cinematographers Society and the American Society of Cinematographers.[citation needed] The A.S.C. honored him with the 2009 International Achievement Award. In 2…
Filmography
movieThe Portable Door
2023 · Director of Photography
movieBlack Site
2022 · Director of Photography
movieA Stitch in Time
2022 · Director of Photography, Executive Producer
movieRajma Chawal
2018 · Director of Photography
movieAli's Wedding
2017 · Cinematography
movieThe Dressmaker
2015 · Director of Photography
movieEnder's Game
2013 · Director of Photography
movieShow Me the Magic
2012 · Self
movieMental
2012 · Director of Photography
movieSide by Side
2012 · Self
movieMega Piranha
2010 · Director of Photography
movieX-Men Origins: Wolverine
2009 · Director of Photography
movieNot Quite Hollywood
2008 · Self
Telling Schoolgirl Tales: The Making of 'The Getting of Wisdom’
movieTelling Schoolgirl Tales: The Making of 'The Getting of Wisdom’
2006 · Self
movieThe Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
2005 · Director of Photography
moviePeter Pan
2003 · Director of Photography
movieAnger Management
2003 · Director of Photography
movieThe Time Machine
2002 · Director of Photography
movieMoulin Rouge!
2001 · Director of Photography
moviePredator: Welcome to the Jungle
2001 · Self
movieIf It Bleeds We Can Kill It: The Making of 'Predator'
2000 · Self
movieStepmom
1998 · Director of Photography
movieThe Edge
1997 · Director of Photography
movieRomeo + Juliet
1996 · Director of Photography
movieNine Months
1995 · Director of Photography
movieClear and Present Danger
1994 · Director of Photography
movieMrs. Doubtfire
1993 · Director of Photography
movieThe Man Without a Face
1993 · Director of Photography
moviePatriot Games
1992 · Director of Photography
movieMedicine Man
1992 · Director of Photography
movieCareer Opportunities
1991 · Director of Photography
movieThe Hard Way
1991 · Director of Photography
movieStanley & Iris
1990 · Director of Photography
movieParenthood
1989 · Director of Photography
movieSee You in the Morning
1989 · Director of Photography
movieMoon Over Parador
1988 · Director of Photography
movieMoving
1988 · Director of Photography
movieOrphans
1987 · Director of Photography
moviePredator
1987 · Director of Photography
movieThe Fringe Dwellers
1986 · Director of Photography
movieHard to Handle: Bob Dylan in Concert
1986 · Director of Photography
movieDown and Out in Beverly Hills
1986 · Director of Photography
movieMy Man Adam
1985 · Director of Photography
movieKing David
1985 · Director of Photography
movieMoscow on the Hudson
1984 · Director of Photography
movieHarry & Son
1984 · Director of Photography
movieNow and Forever
1983 · Director of Photography
movieBlue Skies Again
1983 · Director of Photography
movieTempest
1982 · Director of Photography
movieDon't Cry, It's Only Thunder
1982 · Director of Photography
moviePuberty Blues
1981 · Director of Photography
movieThe Children of An Lac
1980 · Director of Photography
movieThe Club
1980 · Director of Photography
movieThe Earthling
1980 · Director of Photography
movieBreaker Morant
1980 · Director of Photography
movieThe Journalist
1979 · Director of Photography
movieMy Brilliant Career
1979 · Director of Photography
movieThe Odd Angry Shot
1979 · Director of Photography
movieMoney Movers
1978 · Director of Photography
moviePatrick
1978 · Director of Photography
movieDon's Party
1976 · Cinematography
movieBarry McKenzie Holds His Own
1974 · Director of Photography
movieThe Fifth Facade: The Making of the Sydney Opera House
1973 · Camera Operator
movieThe Adventures of Barry McKenzie
1972 · Director of Photography
How to Drive
movieHow to Drive
1969 · Camera Operator