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John Stanley Bartley, A.S.C. (born February 12, 1947), often credited as John S. Bartley, is a New Zealand-born
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best known for his work on television series such as ''
Lost Lost may refer to getting lost, or to: Geography *Lost, Aberdeenshire, a hamlet in Scotland * Lake Okeechobee Scenic Trail, or LOST, a hiking and cycling trail in Florida, US History *Abbreviation of lost work, any work which is known to have bee ...
'', '' Bates Motel'' and ''
The X Files ''The X-Files'' is an American science fiction drama television series created by Chris Carter. The series revolves around Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Special Agents Fox Mulder (David Duchovny) and Dana Scully (Gillian Anderson), who ...
'' and feature films such as '' The X Files: I Want to Believe'' and ''
The Chronicles of Riddick ''The Chronicles of Riddick'' is a 2004 American science fiction action film written and directed by David Twohy. It follows the adventures of Richard B. Riddick as he attempts to elude capture after the events depicted in the 2000 film '' Pitc ...
.'' Bartley was raised in
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, where he didn't get to watch television until his early teens, and even then only one channel was broadcasting in New Zealand. In an interview he said that ''
National Velvet ''National Velvet'' is a novel by Enid Bagnold (1889–1981), first published in 1935. It was illustrated by Laurian Jones, Bagnold's daughter, who was born in 1921. Plot summary ''National Velvet'' is the story of a 14-year-old girl named ...
'' and ''
The Bridge on the River Kwai ''The Bridge on the River Kwai'' is a 1957 epic war film directed by David Lean and based on the 1952 novel written by Pierre Boulle. Although the film uses the historical setting of the construction of the Burma Railway in 1942–1943, th ...
'' were two of his favorite films when he was young. In 1995, Bartley received his first
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nomination in the category "Outstanding Individual Achievement in Cinematography for a Series" for ''
The X-Files ''The X-Files'' is an American science fiction on television, science fiction drama (film and television), drama television series created by Chris Carter (screenwriter), Chris Carter. The series revolves around Federal Bureau of Investigation ...
'' episode " One Breath". He lost the award to
Tim Suhrstedt Timothy Suhrstedt, (born August 5, 1948) is an American cinematographer. He is best known for his work on comedies like '' Little Miss Sunshine'', ''Office Space'', ''The Wedding Singer'', and '' 17 Again''. Filmography His credits include: * ...
for '' Chicago Hope.'' Bartley was nominated the following year for ''The X Files'' episode "
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", in the same category, and won the award. Bartley was also nominated for an Emmy in the Outstanding Cinematography For A One Hour Series category for the ''
Lost Lost may refer to getting lost, or to: Geography *Lost, Aberdeenshire, a hamlet in Scotland * Lake Okeechobee Scenic Trail, or LOST, a hiking and cycling trail in Florida, US History *Abbreviation of lost work, any work which is known to have bee ...
'' episode "
The Constant "The Constant" is the fifth episode of the fourth season of the American Broadcasting Company's (ABC) serial drama television series ''Lost'', and the 77th episode overall. It was broadcast on February 28, 2008, on ABC in the United States and ...
."
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, (July 17, 2008)
Complete 2008 Nominations List
" Retrieved on July 17, 2008.


Filmography


As cinematographer or director of photography


Films

* ''Grand Unified Theory'' (2016) * ''
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'' (2013) * ''
Innocent Innocence is a lack of guilt, with respect to any kind of crime, or wrongdoing. In a legal context, innocence is to the lack of legal guilt of an individual, with respect to a crime. In other contexts, it is a lack of experience. In relation ...
'' (2011) * '' 17th Precinct'' (2011) * '' The X Files: I Want to Believe'' (2008) * '' The Prince of Motor City'' (2008) * '' Gray Matters'' (2006) * ''
Odd Girl Out ''Odd Girl Out'' is a 2005 drama telefilm starring Alexa Vega, Lisa Vidal, Elizabeth Rice, Alicia Morton, Leah Pipes, Shari Dyon Perry, Joey Nappo, and Chad Biagini. First aired April 4, 2005 on Lifetime, the film is based on the book ''Odd Gi ...
'' (2005) * '' The Nickel Children'' (2005) * '' Naughty or Nice'' (2004) * ''
The Chronicles of Riddick ''The Chronicles of Riddick'' is a 2004 American science fiction action film written and directed by David Twohy. It follows the adventures of Richard B. Riddick as he attempts to elude capture after the events depicted in the 2000 film '' Pitc ...
'' (2004) * '' Alien Lockdown'' (2004) * '' Wrong Turn'' (2003) * '' Then Came Jones'' (2003) * ''
Spinning Boris ''Spinning Boris'' is a 2003 American comedy film directed by Roger Spottiswoode and starring Jeff Goldblum, Anthony LaPaglia and Liev Schreiber. In the film, Boris Yeltsin secretly hires three American consultants during his 1996 reelection cam ...
'' (2003) * ''
Eight Legged Freaks ''Eight Legged Freaks'' (originally titled ''Arach Attack'', under which it was released in some parts of Europe and other countries around the world) is a 2002 monster comedy film directed by Ellory Elkayem and starring David Arquette, Kari Wu ...
'' (2002) * ''
The Matthew Shepard Story ''The Matthew Shepard Story'' is a 2002 made-for-television film directed by Roger Spottiswoode, based on the true story of Matthew Shepard, a 21-year-old gay youth who was murdered in 1998. The film scenario written by John Wierick and Jacob Krue ...
'' (2002) * '' Another Life'' (2002) * '' Black River'' (2001) * ''
See Spot Run ''See Spot Run'' is a 2001 American comedy film about a mailman who takes in a stray bullmastiff, the titular Spot, only to learn that he is a trained FBI dog that has escaped from a witness protection program and is targeted for attacking a ...
'' (2001) * '' HRT'' (2001) * ''
Where the Money Is ''Where the Money Is'' is a 2000 American crime comedy-drama film directed by Marek Kanievska, written by E. Max Frye, and starring Paul Newman, Linda Fiorentino and Dermot Mulroney. The film, a box office failure, was Newman's second-to-last ...
'' (2000) * '' A Cooler Climate'' (1999) * ''
Masters of Horror and Suspense Master or masters may refer to: Ranks or titles * Ascended master, a term used in the Theosophical religious tradition to refer to spiritually enlightened beings who in past incarnations were ordinary humans * Grandmaster (chess), National Maste ...
'' (1999) * ''
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'' (1999) * ''
Disturbing Behavior ''Disturbing Behavior'' is a 1998 teen science fiction psychological horror film starring James Marsden, Katie Holmes, and Nick Stahl. The film was directed by David Nutter, who was a director and producer on ''The X-Files'', and the screenplay ...
'' (1998) * '' Tricks'' (1997) * ''
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'' (1997) * '' The X-Files: The Unopened File'' (1996) * ''
Beyond Betrayal ''Beyond Betrayal'' is a 1994 American Television film, made-for-television action film, action drama (film and television), drama thriller film directed by Carl Schenkel and starring Susan Dey and Richard Dean Anderson. Plot Joanna runs away fro ...
'' (1994) * ''
Another Stakeout ''Another Stakeout'' is a 1993 American buddy cop action comedy film directed by John Badham and starring Richard Dreyfuss, Emilio Estevez, and Rosie O'Donnell. It is a sequel to the 1987 film, '' Stakeout''. Unlike its predecessor, the film was ...
'' (1993) * ''Jumpin' Joe'' (1992) * ''
Home Movie A home movie is a short amateur film or video typically made just to preserve a visual record of family activities, a vacation, or a special event, and intended for viewing at home by family and friends. Originally, home movies were made on ph ...
'' (1992) * '' Yes Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus'' (1991) * '' Sky High'' (1990) * '' Beyond the Stars'' (1989)


Television

* ''
Wu Assassins ''Wu Assassins'' is an American supernatural action streaming television series, created by John Wirth and Tony Krantz that premiered on Netflix on August 8, 2019. The series stars Iko Uwais, Byron Mann, Lewis Tan, Lawrence Kao, Celia Au, Li ...
'' (2019) ** 10 episodes * ''
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'' (2018) ** 8 episodes * '' The Good Doctor'' (2017-2018) ** 9 episodes * '' iZombie'' (2015) ** pilot * '' Bates Motel'' (2013) ** 45 episodes * ''
Vikings Vikings ; non, víkingr is the modern name given to seafaring people originally from Scandinavia (present-day Denmark, Norway and Sweden), who from the late 8th to the late 11th centuries raided, pirated, traded and se ...
'' (2013) ** 9 episodes * '' Charlie's Angels'' (2011) ** 2 episodes * '' Dragon Age: Redemption'' (2011) ** 6 episodes * '' Undercovers'' (2010-2011) ** 6 episodes * ''
Lost Lost may refer to getting lost, or to: Geography *Lost, Aberdeenshire, a hamlet in Scotland * Lake Okeechobee Scenic Trail, or LOST, a hiking and cycling trail in Florida, US History *Abbreviation of lost work, any work which is known to have bee ...
'' (2005-2010) ** 51 episodes * '' Glory Days'' (2002) ** 9 episodes * '' Roswell'' (1999) ** 4 episodes * ''
The X files ''The X-Files'' is an American science fiction drama television series created by Chris Carter. The series revolves around Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Special Agents Fox Mulder (David Duchovny) and Dana Scully (Gillian Anderson), who ...
'' (1993-1996) ** 62 episodes * ''
The Commish ''The Commish'' is an American comedy-drama television series that aired on ABC in the United States from September 28, 1991, to January 11, 1996. The series focuses on the work and home life of a suburban police commissioner in Eastbridge, New ...
'' (1991-1993) ** 44 episodes * ''
Broken Badges ''Broken Badges'' is an American-Canadian police procedural drama television series that aired on CBS from November 24, 1990, to December 22, 1990, and on June 20, 1991. The series was co-created by Stephen J. Cannell. Premise ''Broken Badges'' ...
'' (1991) ** 3 episodes * '' 21 Jump Street'' (1990-1991) ** 8 episodes * '' Booker'' (1990) ** 12 episodes * '' Wiseguy'' (1990) ** 2 episodes


As other crew

* '' The Room Upstairs'' (1987) * '' Backfire'' (1987) * ''
The Boy Who Could Fly ''The Boy Who Could Fly'' is a 1986 American fantasy drama film written and directed by Nick Castle. It was produced by Lorimar Productions for 20th Century Fox, and released theatrically on August 15, 1986. The film stars Lucy Deakins as 14-y ...
'' (1986) * ''
Love Is Never Silent ''Love Is Never Silent'' is a 1985 Hallmark Hall of Fame television film aired on NBC December 9, 1985 and stars Mare Winningham and Cloris Leachman. It is based on the novel ''In This Sign'' by Joanne Greenberg. The film won two Emmy awards fo ...
'' (1985) * '' Picking Up the Pieces'' (1985) * '' Love, Mary'' (1985) * ''
The Journey of Natty Gann ''The Journey of Natty Gann'' is a 1985 American adventure film directed by Jeremy Paul Kagan, produced by Walt Disney Pictures and released by Buena Vista Distribution. The film introduced Meredith Salenger and also starred John Cusack, Lainie ...
'' (1985) * ''
The Glitter Dome ''The Glitter Dome'' is a 1984 American made-for- HBO crime drama film starring James Garner, Margot Kidder and John Lithgow. The film, based on the 1981 Joseph Wambaugh Hollywood-set homicide novel of the same name, was directed by Stuart Margol ...
'' (1984) * '' The Three Wishes of Billy Grier'' (1984) * '' Secrets of a Married Man'' (1984) * '' Spacehunter: Adventures in the Forbidden Zone'' (1983) * ''
Packin' It In ''Packin' It In'' is a 1983 American television film, made-for-television comedy-drama, comedy-drama film starring Richard Benjamin and Paula Prentiss. It was directed by Jud Taylor. Plot A family decide to move to Oregon. Cast *Richard Benjami ...
'' (1983) * '' A Piano for Mrs. Cimino'' (1982) * '' The Babysitter'' (1980) * ''
Mr. Patman ''Mr. Patman'' (also known as ''Crossover'') is a 1980 Canadian film directed by John Guillermin and starring James Coburn. Synopsis A nurse working the night shift in a psycho ward begins to lose his grip on reality. Cast Production The film ...
'' (1980) * '' Bear Island'' (1979) * '' Who'll Save Our Children?'' (1978)


References


External links

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John Bartley talks about his work ''Lost''
{{DEFAULTSORT:Bartley, John Living people Emmy Award winners New Zealand emigrants to the United States 1947 births