Donald McAlpine
Donald McAlpine ACS, ASC is an acclaimed Australian cinematographer whose career spans decades of landmark films across two continents.
Donald McAlpine - Personal Information
- Name: Donald McAlpine
- Date of Birth: January 1, 1934
- Place of Birth: Quandialla, New South Wales, Australia
- Gender: Male
- Job Title: Cinematographer
- Crew Jobs: Director of Photography, Cinematography, Camera Operator, Executive Producer
Biography
Donald McAlpine ACS, ASC (born 13 April 1934) is an Australian cinematographer. McAlpine was a physical education teacher in Parkes, New South Wales, Australia. He began using a 16mm camera to film athletes preparing for the Melbourne Olympic Games.
In Australia, from 1972 to 1981, McAlpine collaborated with Bruce Beresford. McAlpine filmed many of Beresford's early films, including The Adventures of Barry McKenzie, Barry McKenzie Holds His Own, Don's Party, The Getting of Wisdom, Money Movers, Breaker Morant and The Club. McAlpine also worked with director Gillian Armstrong on My Brilliant Career.
McAlpine was nominated for an Academy Award for his work in Moulin Rouge! He is a member of both the Australian Cinematographers Society and the American Society of Cinematographers. The A.S.C. honored him with the 2009 International Achievement Award. In 2016 McAlpine received an honorary doctorate in Arts from Edith Cowan University in Perth, Western Australia.
Filmography
A selection of Donald McAlpine's screen appearances and documentary contributions.
- Show Me the Magic (2012) as Self
- Side by Side (2012) as Self
- Not Quite Hollywood (2008) as Self
- Telling Schoolgirl Tales: The Making of 'The Getting of Wisdom' (2006) as Self
- If It Bleeds We Can Kill It: The Making of 'Predator' (2000) as Self
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