Sir Roger Deakins

About the Author

Sir Roger Deakins is an English cinematographer. He is the recipient of two Academy Awards for Best Cinematography from sixteen nominations, and five BAFTA Awards for Best Cinematography. He has collaborated multiple times with directors such as the Coen brothers, Sam Mendes, and Denis Villeneuve. Roger is a member of the British Society of Cinematographers and the American Society of Cinematographers, who awarded him their Lifetime Achievement Award in 2011. Roger was bestowed a CBE by the Palace for his services to film in 2013 and was knighted in 2021. He lives in California with his wife and longtime collaborator, James. You can follow them @ team.deakins.