Dan Laustsen, , (born 15 June 1954) is a Danish
cinematographer
The cinematographer or director of photography (sometimes shortened to DP or DOP) is the person responsible for the recording of a film, television production, music video or other live-action piece. The cinematographer is the chief of the camera ...
. He is a member of the Danish Society of Cinematographers and the
American Society of Cinematographers.
His career spans four decades, and is known for collaborations with directors like
Søren Kragh-Jacobsen,
Ole Bornedal,
Guillermo del Toro and
Chad Stahelski.
Laustsen is also known for his work on the films like ''
Silent Hill'' and ''
The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen''.
Personal life
Laustsen was born in
Aalborg,
[''Med udlandet i søgeren'' Berlingske Tidende, 23.06.2006, 4 Sektion, AOK, Side 12 (in-depth interview)] to Aage Aarup Laustsen and Ellen Laustsen. He studied at the
National Film School of Denmark (1976–1979) to pursue a career in cinematography. Laustsen has been involved in the production of feature films, documentaries, and advertisements.
Filmography
Film
Television
Miniseries
Awards and nominations
Academy Awards
BAFTA Awards
American Society of Cinematographers
Robert Awards
Other awards
References
External links
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Danish Film Institute profileDan Laustsen at the Danish Society of Cinematographers
1954 births
Danish cinematographers
Living people
People from Aalborg
Best Cinematographer Bodil Award winners
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