Daniel Richard Moder (born January 31, 1969) is an American

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who has worked on such films as ''

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'', ''

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'', and '' Fireflies in the Garden''. He received a

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nomination for his cinematography in the television film ''

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''. He is married to actress

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Career

Moder began his career as a production assistant in the 1995 action film '' Crimson Tide''. The following year, he worked on the set of the 1996 sports drama film '' The Fan''. From then, he worked in the Camera and Electrical Department on films like '' The Brave'', '' Enemy of the State'', '' The Big Tease'', and '' Tuesdays with Morrie''. He made his debut as a cinematographer in the short comedy film ''Kid Quick''. As a cinematographer, he has since worked on films like '' Grand Champion'', ''Border'', ''The Hit'', '' Fireflies in the Garden'', '' Jesus Henry Christ'', ''Highland Park'', '' Plush'', ''

'', and ''

''. Moder has also worked on a number of short films as a cinematographer. He has also worked on ''

'', '' Full Frontal'', ''

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'', '' Mr. & Mrs. Smith'', ''

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'', and ''

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''.

Personal life

Moder was married to Vera Steimberg from 1997 to 2002. He met his second wife, actress

, on the set of her film ''

'' in 2000. After his divorce from Steimberg was finalized, he and Roberts wed on July 4, 2002, in a small ceremony at her ranch in

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. They have three children. He is a practicing

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along with his wife.

Filmography

Awards and nominations

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Moder, Daniel 1969 births Living people American cinematographers American Hindus Film people from Los Angeles University of Colorado Boulder alumni