Oliver Wood

Quick Facts

Full Name	Oliver Wood
Occupation	Cinematographer
Date Of Birth	Apr 2, 1950(1950-04-02)
Age	74
Birthplace	London
Country	United Kingdom
Birth City	England
Horoscope	Capricorn

Oliver Wood Biography

Oliver Wood is one of the most popular and richest Cinematographer who was born on April 2, 1950 in London, England, United Kingdom. Wood was born in London, England on April 2, 1950. At the age of 19, he moved to New York City. His first break came for director Leonard Kastle on cult crime film The Honeymoon Killers (1969) where he used available light to give the dark comedy a newsreel look. He shot numerous B-movies and independent films throughout the late 1970s and 1980s, frequently collaborating with cinematographers Joseph Mangine and Fred Murphy. He also worked as a camera operator on higher-profile projects including Body Rock (1984) and To Live and Die in L.A. (1985), both of which where shot by Robby Müller. He also became a prolific music video and commercial cinematographer, working for directors like Bob Giraldi and Rupert Wainwright.

In 2016, Wood shot the remake of Ben-Hur, directed by Timur Bekmambetov, utilizing GoPro cameras to film the movie’s actions sequences.

Oliver Wood Net Worth

Oliver Wood is one of the richest Cinematographer from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Oliver Wood 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Oliver Wood (born April 2, 1950) is an English cinematographer, known for his work on blockbuster action and comedy films such as Die Hard 2, Face/Off, Freaky Friday, Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby, and the Bourne franchise. He has collaborated with directors like Paul Greengrass, John Woo, Renny Harlin, Ron Underwood, and Adam McKay, and was nominated for a BAFTA Award for Best Cinematography for The Bourne Ultimatum.

His big break came when he was director of photography for 53 episodes of stylish crime drama Miami Vice, serving as the series primary DP between 1987 and 1989. His work on the series caught the attention of producers, enabling him to work on big-budget Hollywood films including Die Hard 2 (1990), Face/Off (1997), U-571 (2000) Fantastic Four (2005), and Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues (2013). He was the original director of photography on the swashbuckling action film Cutthroat Island, but suffered an on-set injury and was replaced by Peter Levy. He also shot the Bourne Trilogy, where he worked with director Paul Greengrass to produce a spontaneous, naturalistic effect, often using multiple cameras, frequently handheld, citing films such as The Battle of Algiers as an influence. He was nominated for a BAFTA for The Bourne Ultimatum (2007).

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Oliver Wood Dating?

According to our records, Oliver Wood is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Oliver Wood’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Oliver Ranked on the list of most popular Cinematographer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Oliver Wood celebrates birthday on April 2 of every year.

What happened to Oliver Wood?

Following the defeat and death of Voldemort at the hands of Harry Potter at the end of the Battle, Wood survived the battle , as his name was not mentioned among the Fallen Fifty. Afterwards, he likely continued with his career as a professional Quidditch player.

Why did Oliver Wood try to drown himself?

Wood occasionally became maniacal when attempting to win. In 1992 he told Harry to “catch the Snitch or die trying” and in 1993, Fred and George Weasley implied that, Wood attempted to drown himself in the showers after a defeat.

Who married Oliver Wood?

During this time, Oliver and Penelope began a relationship and became engaged not long after the turn of the millennium. Oliver and Penelope married in late-2000 and welcomed their first child a year later.

Is Oliver Wood Scottish or Irish?

The Scots author, 55, hit the big time as the novel, published in 1997, went on to sell 120million copies. And you can now stay in a Harry Potter- inspired dorm with Gryffindor themed beds and prefect bathroom for just £50 each.

What does Oliver Wood smell like?

1. Amortentia smells like broomstick wax , the leather of a brand new Quaffle and cinnamon gum to Oliver. 2. Yes, he’s Scottish.