Camera
Russell Boyd
Born 1944-04-21
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Department: Camera
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
Prominent works featuring Russell Boyd
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Ghost Rider
2007
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Liar Liar
1997
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Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World
2003
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Doctor Dolittle
1998
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Crocodile Dundee
1986
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The Way Back
2010
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White Men Can't Jump
1992
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Crocodile Dundee II
1988
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Stealth
2005
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Forever Young
1992
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Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (66 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Love of an Icon: The Legend of Crocodile Dundee | Self | Movie | 2025 |
 | Tourism Australia | Dundee: The Son of a Legend Returns Home | Cinematography | Movie | 2018 |
 | The Defector | Cinematography | Movie | 2017 |
 | Everything Begins and Ends | Self | Movie | 2014 |
 | The Telegram Man | Creative Consultant | Movie | 2011 |
 | The Way Back | Director of Photography | Movie | 2010 |
 | Not Quite Hollywood | Self | Movie | 2008 |
 | Spirit of Vengeance: Making Ghost Rider | Self | Movie | 2007 |
 | Ghost Rider | Director of Photography | Movie | 2007 |
| Thrills and Nuclear Spills: The Making of 'The Chain Reaction' | Self | Movie | 2005 | |
 | Stealth | Location Manager | Movie | 2005 |
| Puttin’ on the Show: The Making of Starstruck | Self / Appearance | Movie | 2004 | |
 | Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World | Director of Photography | Movie | 2003 |
 | Dirty Deeds | Location Manager | Movie | 2002 |
 | American Outlaws | Director of Photography | Movie | 2001 |
 | Serenades | Director of Photography | Movie | 2001 |
 | Company Man | Director of Photography | Movie | 2000 |
 | Doctor Dolittle | Director of Photography | Movie | 1998 |
 | Liar Liar | Director of Photography | Movie | 1997 |
 | Tin Cup | Director of Photography | Movie | 1996 |
 | Operation Dumbo Drop | Director of Photography | Movie | 1995 |
 | Cobb | Director of Photography | Movie | 1994 |
 | No Escape | Production Assistant | Movie | 1994 |
 | Forever Young | Director of Photography | Movie | 1992 |
 | White Men Can't Jump | Director of Photography | Movie | 1992 |
 | Turtle Beach | Director of Photography | Movie | 1992 |
 | Sweet Talker | Director of Photography | Movie | 1991 |
 | Almost an Angel | Cinematography | Movie | 1990 |
 | Blood Oath | Director of Photography | Movie | 1990 |
| Blood Oath | Cinematography | Movie | 1990 |
 | In Country | Director of Photography | Movie | 1989 |
 | The Rescue | Director of Photography | Movie | 1988 |
 | Crocodile Dundee II | Director of Photography | Movie | 1988 |
 | High Tide | Director of Photography | Movie | 1987 |
 | The Challenge | Director of Photography | TV Series | 1986 |
 | Crocodile Dundee | Director of Photography | Movie | 1986 |
 | The Perfectionist | Director of Photography | Movie | 1985 |
 | Burke & Wills | Director of Photography | Movie | 1985 |
 | Mrs. Soffel | Director of Photography | Movie | 1984 |
 | A Soldier's Story | Director of Photography | Movie | 1984 |
 | Stanley: Every Home Should Have One | Director of Photography | Movie | 1984 |
 | Phar Lap | Director of Photography | Movie | 1983 |
 | Tender Mercies | Director of Photography | Movie | 1983 |
 | The Year of Living Dangerously | Director of Photography | Movie | 1982 |
 | Starstruck | Director of Photography | Movie | 1982 |
 | Gallipoli | Director of Photography | Movie | 1981 |
 | A Town Like Alice | Director of Photography | TV Series | 1981 |
 | ...Maybe This Time | Director of Photography | Movie | 1981 |
 | The Chain Reaction | Director of Photography | Movie | 1980 |
 | Dawn! | Director of Photography | Movie | 1979 |
 | The Night Nurse | Director of Photography | Movie | 1978 |
 | Gone to Ground | Cinematography | Movie | 1978 |
| Tapak Dewata - Path of the Gods: Java and Bali | Camera Operator | Movie | 1978 | |
 | The Last Wave | Director of Photography | Movie | 1977 |
 | Benny Hill Down Under | Cinematography | Movie | 1977 |
 | Backroads | Director of Photography | Movie | 1977 |
 | The Singer and the Dancer | Director of Photography | Movie | 1977 |
 | The Alternative | Director of Photography | Movie | 1977 |
 | Break of Day | Cinematography | Movie | 1976 |
 | Summer of Secrets | Director of Photography | Movie | 1976 |
 | Is There Anybody There? | Cinematography | Movie | 1976 |
 | Picnic at Hanging Rock | Director of Photography | Movie | 1975 |
 | The Golden Cage | Director of Photography | Movie | 1975 |
 | The Man from Hong Kong | Director of Photography | Movie | 1975 |
 | Between Wars | Director of Photography | Movie | 1974 |
 | Private Collection | Camera Operator | Movie | 1973 |