Jacques Haitkin

Jacques Haitkin

Known for: Camera
Biography: 1950-08-29
Deathday: 2023-03-21 (72 years old)

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Biography

Jacques Adam Haitkin (August 29, 1950 – March 21, 2023) was an American cinematographer. He was best known as the cinematographer for Wes Craven's slasher film A Nightmare on Elm Street.

Haitkin studied at the film school of New York University and American Film Institute, and graduated in 1975. He was well-known mainly as a horror film cinematographer, especially on films by Craven and Jack Sholder.

He also worked as additional or second unit director of photography on The Expendables, X-Men: First Class, X-Men: The Last Stand, Furious 7, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows, Captain America: Civil War, Kong: Skull Island and The Fate of the Furious.

Haitkin died at his assisted living community in Portola Gardens in San Francisco, California, on March 21, 2023, at the age of 72. He died from complications related to ALS and leukemia.

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Filmography

all 85

Movies 84

Director 25

self 4

TV Shows 1

Writer 1

Self
The Movies That Made Us

The Movies That Made Us (2019)

TV
Camera Operator
Black Panther

Black Panther (2018)

Movie
7
Second Unit Cinematographer
The Fate of the Furious

The Fate of the Furious (2017)

Movie
6.51
Second Unit Director of Photography
Kong: Skull Island

Kong: Skull Island (2017)

Movie
6.84
Second Unit Director of Photography
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows (2016)

Movie
6.96
Second Unit Director of Photography
Furious 7

Furious 7 (2015)

Movie
6.75
'C' Camera Operator
Captain America: The Winter Soldier

Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)

Movie
6.55
Camera Operator
Captain Phillips

Captain Phillips (2013)

Movie
5.95
Cinematographer
Visible Scars

Visible Scars (2012)

Movie
Additional Photography / Second Unit Director of Photography
The Expendables

The Expendables (2010)

Movie
5.56
Director of Photography
Kites

Kites (2010)

Movie
Self
Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy

Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy (2010)

Movie
Director of Photography
The Lost

The Lost (2009)

Movie
4
Cinematographer
Reflections

Reflections (2008)

Movie
Writer
Unnatural Causes

Unnatural Causes (2008)

Movie
Cinematographer
Stevie

Stevie (2008)

Movie
Director of Photography
The Haunting Hour: Don't Think About It

The Haunting Hour: Don't Think About It (2007)

Movie
Cinematographer
Hidden Camera

Hidden Camera (2007)

Movie
Cinematographer
The Deal: El trato

The Deal: El trato (2006)

Movie
Self
Never Sleep Again: The Making of ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’

Never Sleep Again: The Making of ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’ (2006)

Movie
Self
The House That Freddy Built

The House That Freddy Built (2006)

Movie
Cinematographer
Crusader

Crusader (2005)

Movie
Cinematographer
The Curse of El Charro

The Curse of El Charro (2005)

Movie
Director of Photography
12 Days Of Terror

12 Days Of Terror (2004)

Movie
Director of Photography
Face of Terror

Face of Terror (2004)

Movie
Cinematographer
Global Effect

Global Effect (2002)

Movie
Director of Photography
Storm Watch

Storm Watch (2002)

Movie
Cinematographer
Rockets' Red Glare

Rockets' Red Glare (2002)

Movie
Director of Photography
Instinct to Kill

Instinct to Kill (2001)

Movie
Cinematographer
A Month of Sundays

A Month of Sundays (2001)

Movie
Cinematographer
Layover

Layover (2001)

Movie
Cinematographer
The Elite

The Elite (2001)

Movie
Director of Photography
Faust: Love of the Damned

Faust: Love of the Damned (2000)

Movie
Director of Photography
Blowback

Blowback (2000)

Movie
Cinematographer
The Chaos Factor

The Chaos Factor (2000)

Movie
Cinematographer
The Apartment Complex

The Apartment Complex (1999)

Movie
Director of Photography
The Base

The Base (1999)

Movie
Cinematographer
The Last Man on Planet Earth

The Last Man on Planet Earth (1999)

Movie
Director of Photography
Inferno

Inferno (1998)

Movie
Cinematographer
Assignment Berlin

Assignment Berlin (1998)

Movie
Director of Photography
Wishmaster

Wishmaster (1997)

Movie
4.91
Cinematographer
Buried Alive II

Buried Alive II (1997)

Movie
2.5
Cinematographer
The Big Squeeze

The Big Squeeze (1996)

Movie
Director of Photography
One Good Turn

One Good Turn (1996)

Movie
Director of Photography
Bloodsport II

Bloodsport II (1996)

Movie
5.07
Director of Photography
Fist of the North Star

Fist of the North Star (1995)

Movie
Cinematographer
Evolver

Evolver (1995)

Movie
Cinematographer
Two Bits & Pepper

Two Bits & Pepper (1995)

Movie
Cinematographer
Scanner Cop

Scanner Cop (1994)

Movie
5.14
Cinematographer
The Silence of the Hams

The Silence of the Hams (1994)

Movie
Cinematographer
Relentless 3

Relentless 3 (1993)

Movie
Cinematographer
Maniac Cop 3: Badge of Silence

Maniac Cop 3: Badge of Silence (1993)

Movie
5.34
Cinematographer
Mom and Dad Save the World

Mom and Dad Save the World (1992)

Movie
6
Cinematographer
We're Talkin' Serious Money

We're Talkin' Serious Money (1992)

Movie
Cinematographer
Strays

Strays (1991)

Movie
Cinematographer
Fast Getaway

Fast Getaway (1991)

Movie
Cinematographer
Buried Alive

Buried Alive (1990)

Movie
Director of Photography
The Ambulance

The Ambulance (1990)

Movie
Cinematographer
Cage

Cage (1989)

Movie
Cinematographer
Shocker

Shocker (1989)

Movie
5.96
Cinematographer
Lucky Stiff

Lucky Stiff (1988)

Movie
Cinematographer
To Die For

To Die For (1988)

Movie
Director of Photography
Cherry 2000

Cherry 2000 (1987)

Movie
9.5
Director of Photography
The Hidden

The Hidden (1987)

Movie
8
Cinematographer
My Demon Lover

My Demon Lover (1987)

Movie
Cinematographer
Quiet Cool

Quiet Cool (1986)

Movie
Cinematographer
The Imagemaker

The Imagemaker (1986)

Movie
Cinematographer
A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge

A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge (1985)

Movie
5.77
Director of Photography
A Nightmare on Elm Street

A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)

Movie
6
Cinematographer
The Lost Empire

The Lost Empire (1984)

Movie
9
Cinematographer
Making the Grade

Making the Grade (1984)

Movie
6
Cinematographer
Last Plane Out

Last Plane Out (1983)

Movie
Director of Photography
Young Warriors

Young Warriors (1983)

Movie
Cinematographer
Angel of H.E.A.T.

Angel of H.E.A.T. (1983)

Movie
Cinematographer
The House Where Evil Dwells

The House Where Evil Dwells (1982)

Movie
Director of Photography
St. Helens

St. Helens (1982)

Movie
Cinematographer
Galaxy of Terror

Galaxy of Terror (1981)

Movie
Cinematographer
The Girl, the Gold Watch & Everything

The Girl, the Gold Watch & Everything (1980)

Movie
Cinematographer
The Private Eyes

The Private Eyes (1980)

Movie
Cinematographer
The Prize Fighter

The Prize Fighter (1979)

Movie
Cinematographer
Swap Meet

Swap Meet (1979)

Movie
Cinematographer
The Hitter

The Hitter (1979)

Movie
Cinematographer
They Went That-A-Way & That-A-Way

They Went That-A-Way & That-A-Way (1978)

Movie
Cinematographer
Hot Tomorrows

Hot Tomorrows (1977)

Movie
Cinematographer
Hot Dogs for Gauguin

Hot Dogs for Gauguin (1972)

Movie

Ratings

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Based on 4.32 Million movie and tv ratings over time
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Information

Known For
Camera

Gender
Male

Birthday
1950-08-29

Deathday
2023-03-21 (72 years old)

Birth Name
Jacques Adam Haitkin

Birth Place
Brooklyn, United States of America

Citizenships
United States of America


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