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Russell Boyd

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Russell Boyd

Known For

Camera

Gender

Male

Birthday

Apr 21, 1944 (82 years old)

Place of Birth

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Biography

Russell Boyd ACS ASC (born 21 April 1944) is an Australian cinematographer. He rose to prominence with his highly praised work on Picnic at Hanging Rock, the first of several collaborations with director Peter Weir. He is also a member of the Australian Cinematographers Society and the American Society of Cinematographers. Boyd won an Oscar for Master and Commander: Far Side of the World. As a staple of Australian film production, he worked with Weir, Gillian Armstrong, and the Crocodile Dundee films. In American cinema, Shelton is most known for his comedy films, such as White Men Can't Jump, Dr. Doolittle, and Liar Liar.

Known For

Acting
2025Love of an Icon: The Legend of Crocodile DundeeSelf
2014Everything Begins and EndsSelf
2008Not Quite HollywoodSelf
2005Thrills and Nuclear Spills: The Making of 'The Chain Reaction'Self
2004Puttin’ on the Show: The Making of Starstruck
Production
2005StealthLocation Manager
2002Dirty DeedsLocation Manager
1994No EscapeProduction Assistant
Crew
2017The DefectorCinematography
2011The Telegram ManCreative Consultant
1990Almost an AngelCinematography
1990Blood OathCinematography
1978Gone to GroundCinematography
1977Benny Hill Down UnderCinematography
1976Break of DayCinematography
1976Is There Anybody There?Cinematography