Nicola Pecorini

Born: 1957-08-10

Birthplace: Milan, Lombardy, Italy

Biography

Nicola Pecorini (born 10 August 1957) is an Italian-born cinematographer.

Pecorini was born in Milan, Lombardy, Italy. He founded, with Garrett Brown, inventor of the steadicam, the Steadicam Operators Association, Inc. (SOA), in 1988. Pecorini moved to the United States in 1993. Since 1997, he has frequently collaborated with critically acclaimed director Terry Gilliam (together they have made Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, The Brothers Grimm, Tideland, The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus, The Zero Theorem and The Man Who Killed Don Quixote). In 2000, he won Best Cinematography at the San Sebastian International Film Festival for Harrison's Flowers. He is married to British actress Caroline Goodall and has two children, Gemma and Leone. He is blind in one eye.

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Known For

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
The Brothers Grimm
Cliffhanger
Bitter Moon
The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus
Rules of Engagement
Cutthroat Island
Only You
The Man Who Killed Don Quixote
The American President

Top Movie Credits

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas Steadicam Operator
The Brothers Grimm Additional Photography
Cliffhanger Steadicam Operator
Bitter Moon Steadicam Operator
The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus Director of Photography
Rules of Engagement Director of Photography
Cutthroat Island Camera Operator
Only You Steadicam Operator
The Man Who Killed Don Quixote Director of Photography
The American President Steadicam Operator