Donald McAlpine

Donald McAlpine

Known for: Camera
Biography: 1934-01-01 (90 years old)

Biography

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 2016 McAlpine received an honorary doctorate in Arts from Edith Cowan University in Perth, Western Australia

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Filmography

all 68

Movies 68

Director 5

self 3

Cinematographer
The Portable Door

The Portable Door (2023)

Movie
Cinematographer
Black Site

Black Site (2022)

Movie
Cinematographer
A Stitch in Time

A Stitch in Time (2022)

Movie
Cinematographer
Spilling the Beans

Spilling the Beans (2018)

Movie
Cinematographer
Ali's Wedding

Ali's Wedding (2017)

Movie
Cinematographer
Kapoor & Sons

Kapoor & Sons (2016)

Movie
Cinematographer
The Dressmaker

The Dressmaker (2015)

Movie
9.5
Director of Photography
Ender's Game

Ender's Game (2013)

Movie
6.7
Self
Show Me the Magic

Show Me the Magic (2012)

Movie
Cinematographer
Mental

Mental (2012)

Movie
9
Self
Side by Side

Side by Side (2012)

Movie
1
Cinematographer
Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu

Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu (2012)

Movie
Cinematographer
Main Street

Main Street (2010)

Movie
Cinematographer
Mega Piranha

Mega Piranha (2010)

Movie
Director of Photography
X-Men Origins: Wolverine

X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009)

Movie
6.48
Self
Not Quite Hollywood

Not Quite Hollywood (2008)

Movie
Cinematographer
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005)

Movie
7.25
Cinematographer
Peter Pan

Peter Pan (2003)

Movie
6.6
Cinematographer
Anger Management

Anger Management (2003)

Movie
6.23
Director of Photography
The Time Machine

The Time Machine (2002)

Movie
5.7
Cinematographer
Moulin Rouge!

Moulin Rouge! (2001)

Movie
8.11
Cinematographer
Stepmom

Stepmom (1998)

Movie
7.17
Cinematographer
The Edge

The Edge (1997)

Movie
Cinematographer
Romeo + Juliet

Romeo + Juliet (1996)

Movie
7.78
Cinematographer
Nine Months

Nine Months (1995)

Movie
8
Director of Photography
Clear and Present Danger

Clear and Present Danger (1994)

Movie
5.93
Cinematographer
Mrs. Doubtfire

Mrs. Doubtfire (1993)

Movie
6.63
Cinematographer
The Man Without a Face

The Man Without a Face (1993)

Movie
6
Director of Photography
Patriot Games

Patriot Games (1992)

Movie
5.64
Cinematographer
Medicine Man

Medicine Man (1992)

Movie
Cinematographer
Career Opportunities

Career Opportunities (1991)

Movie
Cinematographer
The Hard Way

The Hard Way (1991)

Movie
5.53
Cinematographer
Stanley & Iris

Stanley & Iris (1990)

Movie
Cinematographer
Parenthood

Parenthood (1989)

Movie
6.04
Cinematographer
See You in the Morning

See You in the Morning (1989)

Movie
Cinematographer
Moon Over Parador

Moon Over Parador (1988)

Movie
6
Cinematographer
Moving

Moving (1988)

Movie
9
Cinematographer
Orphans

Orphans (1987)

Movie
Cinematographer
Predator

Predator (1987)

Movie
5.94
Cinematographer
The Fringe Dwellers

The Fringe Dwellers (1986)

Movie
Cinematography
Hard to Handle: Bob Dylan in Concert

Hard to Handle: Bob Dylan in Concert (1986)

Movie
Cinematographer
Down and Out in Beverly Hills

Down and Out in Beverly Hills (1986)

Movie
6
Cinematographer
My Man Adam

My Man Adam (1985)

Movie
Cinematographer
King David

King David (1985)

Movie
Cinematographer
Moscow on the Hudson

Moscow on the Hudson (1984)

Movie
Cinematographer
Harry and Son

Harry and Son (1984)

Movie
Cinematographer
Now and Forever

Now and Forever (1983)

Movie
Cinematographer
Blue Skies Again

Blue Skies Again (1983)

Movie
Cinematographer
Tempest

Tempest (1982)

Movie
4
Cinematographer
Don't Cry, It's Only Thunder

Don't Cry, It's Only Thunder (1982)

Movie
Cinematographer
Puberty Blues

Puberty Blues (1981)

Movie
Cinematographer
The Children of An Lac

The Children of An Lac (1980)

Movie
Cinematographer
The Club

The Club (1980)

Movie
Cinematographer
The Earthling

The Earthling (1980)

Movie
Cinematographer
Breaker Morant

Breaker Morant (1980)

Movie
4.2
Cinematographer
The Journalist

The Journalist (1979)

Movie
Cinematographer
My Brilliant Career

My Brilliant Career (1979)

Movie
Cinematographer
The Odd Angry Shot

The Odd Angry Shot (1979)

Movie
Cinematographer
Money Movers

Money Movers (1978)

Movie
Cinematographer
Patrick

Patrick (1978)

Movie
Cinematographer
The Getting of Wisdom

The Getting of Wisdom (1977)

Movie
Cinematographer
Don's Party

Don's Party (1976)

Movie
Cinematographer
Surrender in Paradise

Surrender in Paradise (1976)

Movie
Cinematographer
Barry McKenzie Holds His Own

Barry McKenzie Holds His Own (1974)

Movie
Cinematographer
Whatever Happened To Green Valley?

Whatever Happened To Green Valley? (1974)

Movie
Camera Operator
The Fifth Facade: The Making of the Sydney Opera House

The Fifth Facade: The Making of the Sydney Opera House (1973)

Movie
Cinematographer
The Adventures of Barry McKenzie

The Adventures of Barry McKenzie (1972)

Movie
Cinematographer
Gentle Strangers

Gentle Strangers (1972)

Movie

Ratings

Average 6.13
Based on 3.82 Million movie and tv ratings over time
1972
1981
1989
1984
2023
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Information

Known For
Camera

Gender
Male

Birthday
1934-01-01 (90 years old)

Birth Place
Quandialla, Australia

Citizenships
Australia

Also Known As
Donald M. McAlpine, Don McAlpine, Don McApline

Awards
AACTA Award for Best Cinematography


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