Peter Suschitzky | |
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Born | London, England, UK | 25 July 1941
Years active | 1966–2020 |
Organization | American Society of Cinematographers |
Spouse | Ilona Suschitzky |
Parent | Wolfgang Suschitzky |
Website | http://petersuschitzky.com |
Peter Suschitzky, A.S.C. (born 25 July 1941) is a British cinematographer and photographer.[1]
Among his most known works as director of photography are The Rocky Horror Picture Show, The Empire Strikes Back, and Mars Attacks! and many of David Cronenberg's films.
Suschitzky has been the recipient of four Genie Awards for Best Achievement in Cinematography, and a David di Donatello Award for Best Cinematography. He is featured in the book Conversations with Cinematographers, published by Scarecrow Press.
In 2015 he was selected to be a member of the jury for the Critics' Week section of the 2015 Cannes Film Festival.[2]