- Known For
- Camera
- Born
- November 20, 1961
- Place of Birth
- Braunschweig, Germany
Robert Brinkmann
Robert Brinkmann (born November 20, 1961) is a German-born cinematographer and occasional director. He studied film production at the University of Southern California, where he eventually specialized in cinematography. After graduating, Brinkmann formed Cinescope Productions and started to produce and shoot music videos, commercials and documentaries. Cinescope also produced hundreds of low budget music videos, which launched the directing careers of many accomplished filmmakers, including Jay Roach, Lance Gentile, John Schwartzman, and Harris Done. Brinkmann's first credit as Director of Photography on a major studio feature film was for Universal Pictures' Shout (1991), starring John Travolta. He went on to shoot such films as Encino Man, The Beverly Hillbillies, The Truth About Cats and Dogs, The Cable Guy, The Rules of Attraction, and Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny. Brinkmann …
Filmography
movieThe Duel
2024 · Director of Photography
movieBuried in Barstow
2022 · Director of Photography
movieStars and Strife
2020 · Director of Photography
movieA Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish
2019 · Director of Photography
movieOffice Uprising
2018 · Director of Photography
movieZ-O-M-B-I-E-S
2018 · Cinematography
movieHeaven Sent
2016 · Associate Producer, Director of Photography
movieA Cinderella Story: If the Shoe Fits
2016 · Director of Photography
movieSpace Station 76
2014 · Director of Photography
movieGeek Charming
2011 · Director of Photography
movieHard Breakers
2011 · Director of Photography
movieBeverly Hills Chihuahua 2
2011 · Director of Photography
movieDancing Ninja
2010 · Director of Photography
movieChristmas Cottage
2008 · Director of Photography
movieThe Making of 'The Pick of Destiny'
2007 · Cinematography
movieTenacious D in The Pick of Destiny
2006 · Director of Photography
movieStephen Tobolowsky's Birthday Party
2006 · Director
movieStanding Still
2005 · Cinematography
movieThe Rules of Attraction
2002 · Director of Photography
movieServing Sara
2002 · Director of Photography
movieSugar & Spice
2001 · Director of Photography
movieScrewed
2000 · Director of Photography
movieThe Cable Guy
1996 · Director of Photography
movieThe Truth About Cats & Dogs
1996 · Irate Director, Director of Photography
movieRed Wind
1995 · Director of Photography
movieThe Beverly Hillbillies
1993 · Director of Photography
tvFallen Angels
1993 · Director of Photography
movieEncino Man
1992 · Director of Photography
movieShout
1991 · Director of Photography
movieMirror Mirror
1990 · Director of Photography
movieBloodfist II
1990 · Additional Photography
movieU2: Rattle and Hum
1988 · Director of Photography
movieTwo Idiots in Hollywood
1988 · Director of Photography
The Last Chance Dance
movieThe Last Chance Dance
1984 · Gaffer
Sicklerville
movieSicklerville
— · Director of Photography