Dick Pope (cinematographer)
Dick Pope | |
|---|---|
Pope in 2015 | |
| Born | Richard Campbell Pope 3 August 1947 |
| Died | 21 October 2024 (aged 77) |
| Years active | 1968–2024 |
| Organization | British Society of Cinematographers |
| Spouse |
Pat (m. 1972) |
| Children | 2 |
Richard Campbell Pope (3 August 1947 – 21 October 2024) was a British cinematographer, known for his work with director Mike Leigh.[1]
Early life and career
Born in Bromley, Pope took interest in photography at an early age.[2]
He trained at the Pathé lab in London and began his career working as a camera operator on documentaries. In the 1970s and 1980s he shot numerous music videos for artists like Queen, Tina Turner, The Clash, The Specials and The Police.[3]
Pope then began working as a cinematographer on feature films in the 1980s before starting his collaboration with Mike Leigh on Life is Sweet (1990).
He was nominated for two Academy Awards and two BAFTAs for Best Cinematography.
Personal life and death
Pope and his wife, Pat, whom he married in 1972, had two children.[2]
He died in London on 21 October 2024 at the age of 77.[4][5][6]
Filmography
Film
Short film
| Year | Title | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Six Days in Romandie | Lindsey Clennell |
| 2005 | Friday Night Shirt | Joanna Carrick |
| 2007 | Walking Away | |
| 2008 | Intercom | Mark Gutteridge |
| 2012 | A Running Jump | Mike Leigh |
| 2015 | The Pros | Cecilia Torquato |
Feature film
Television
TV series
| Year | Title | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Whoops Apocalypse | John Reardon | 3 episodes |
| 1985 | The South Bank Show | Nigel Wattis | Episode "David Lean: A Life in Film" |
| 1989 | Forever Green | David Giles | 6 episodes |
| 1995 | Lloyds Bank Channel 4 Film Challenge | Coky Giedroyc | Episode "Life's a Bitch" |
| 1996 | Screen Two | John Mackenzie | Segment Deadly Voyage |
Miniseries
| Year | Title | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Porterhouse Blue | Robert Knights |
| 1992 | The Blackheath Poisonings | Stuart Orme |
Awards and nominations
Academy Awards
| Year | Title | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | The Illusionist | Best Cinematography | Nominated |
| 2014 | Mr. Turner[7] | Nominated |
American Society of Cinematographers
| Year | Title | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | The Illusionist | Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography | Nominated |
| 2014 | Mr. Turner | Nominated |
Satellite Awards
| Year | Title | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Mr. Turner | Best Cinematography | Won |
| 2019 | Motherless Brooklyn | Nominated |
Other awards
| Year | Title | Awards/Nominations |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | The Illusionist | New York Film Critics Online Award for Best Cinematography San Diego Film Critics Society Award for Best Cinematography |
| 2014 | Mr. Turner | British Society of Cinematographers Award for Best Cinematography International Cinephile Society Award for Best Cinematography National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Cinematography Vulcan Award Nominated - BAFTA Award for Best Cinematography Nominated - Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Cinematography Nominated - Los Angeles Film Critics Award for Best Cinematography Nominated - Online Film Critics Society Award for Best Cinematography Nominated - San Francisco Bay Area Film Award for Best Cinematography Nominated - Seattle Film Critics Society Award for Best Cinematography |
| 2015 | N/a | Royal Photographic Society Lumière Award for major achievement in British cinematography, video or animation[8] |
References
- ^ Smith, Orla (24 April 2019). "DP Dick Pope on the 'magical mystery tour' of working with Mike Leigh". Seventh Row. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
- ^ a b Gilbey, Ryan (29 October 2024). "Dick Pope obituary". The Guardian. Retrieved 29 October 2024.
- ^ Hazlewood, Kirsty (25 October 2024). "Industry mourns loss of DP Dick Pope". Cinematography World. Retrieved 23 December 2025.
- ^ "Dick Pope BSC (1947–2024)". British Society of Cinematographers. 22 October 2024. Retrieved 22 October 2024.
- ^ "In Memoriam". Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Retrieved 2 March 2025.
- ^ Dick Pope, Oscar-Nominated Cinematographer of ‘Mr. Turner’ and ‘The Illusionist,’ Dies at 77
- ^ Alexander, Bryan. "Dick Pope: 'I have been called a lot worse'". USA TODAY. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
- ^ "2015 Awards". www.rps.org. Archived from the original on 27 September 2015. Retrieved 20 September 2015.