John McPhearson: Emmy-winning cinematographer and director: obit & IMDB
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grandfather, father, friend and cousin, died on Dec. 21, 2007. John
died unexpectedly at home.
John was born on Dec. 30, 1941, in Los Angeles, Calif., to Antoinette
and Audra McPherson. John grew up in Manhattan Beach, Calif., and
graduated from Mira Costa High School in 1959. He had a distinguished
and enjoyable career with the motion picture and television industry,
where he worked as a gaffer, cinematographer, director and producer
for various television series and feature films from 1965-2001. John
cherished many long-lasting friendships throughout his life and
career. John was a member of the Director's Guild of America for 23
years. John won numerous awards for cinematography, including an Emmy
Award in 1986 for Steven Spielberg's television series "Amazing
Stories." He earned his BA degree in cinema in 1996 and his MA degree
in film in 1998 from American State University. He was also an avid
golfer and reader.
John is survived by his daughter, Wendi Posey; son, Brian McPherson;
seven grandchildren, Stone, Cole, Quinn and Emma McPherson, and
Brooke, Spencer and Elise Posey, all residing in the Conejo Valley; as
well as many other dear friends and family members. We all miss him
dearly and grieve his loss, but because of his hope in Christ we know
we will see him again.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008, at
Living Oaks Community Church, 1033 Business Center Circle, Newbury
Park.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Living Oaks Community
Church (Youth Camp Scholarship Fund).
Cinematographer:
* 1990s
* 1980s
* 1970s
1. Amazing Stories: Book Four (1992) (V) (segment "Mr. Magic")
2. Amazing Stories: Book Five (1992) (V) (segments "The Pumpkin
Competition" and "Without Diana)
3. Bingo (1991)
4. Alien Nation (1989) (TV)
5. "Baywatch" (1 episode, 1989)
... aka Baywatch Hawaii (USA: new title)
- Panic at Malibu Pier (1989) TV episode
6. Fletch Lives (1989)
7. Short Circuit 2 (1988)
8. *batteries not included (1987) (director of photography)
9. Jaws: The Revenge (1987) (director of photography)
10. "Amazing Stories" (13 episodes, 1985-1987)
... aka Steven Spielberg's Amazing Stories (USA: complete title)
- Without Diana (1987) TV episode
- The Pumpkin Competition (1986) TV episode
- One for the Books (1986) TV episode (director of photography)
- Hell Toupee (1986) TV episode (director of photography)
- Dorothy and Ben (1986) TV episode (director of photography)
(8 more)
11. Acceptable Risks (1986) (TV)
12. Just One of the Guys (1985)
13. A Reason to Live (1985) (TV)
14. Hot Pursuit (1984) (TV)
15. V (1983) (TV)
... aka V: The Original Mini Series (USA: DVD title)
16. "St. Elsewhere" (1982) TV series (unknown episodes)
17. "Voyagers!" (1 episode, 1982)
- Voyagers (1982) TV episode
18. Eleanor, First Lady of the World (1982) (TV)
19. Senior Trip (1981) (TV)
20. The Archer: Fugitive from the Empire (1981) (TV)
... aka Fugitive from the Empire
... aka The Archer and the Sorceress
21. "The Incredible Hulk" (2 episodes, 1978)
- Married: Part 1 (1978) TV episode
- Married: Part 2 (1978) TV episode
22. The Incredible Hulk: Married (1978) (TV)
... aka Bride of the Incredible Hulk (USA)
23. The Incredible Hulk (1977) (TV) (uncredited)
24. "Kojak" (1 episode, 1977-1978)
- Once More from Birdland (1977) TV episode
Director:
* 1990s
* 1980s
1. "Seven Days" (1 episode, 1998)
... aka Seven Days: The Series
- Pilot: Part 1 (1998) TV episode
2. "Beverly Hills, 90210" (1 episode, 1998)
- Ready or Not (1998) TV episode
3. "Nash Bridges" (1 episode, 1997)
... aka Bridges
- Shake, Rattle & Roll (1997) TV episode
4. "Babylon 5" (1 episode, 1996)
... aka B5 (USA: promotional abbreviation)
- The Summoning (1996) TV episode
5. "Sliders" (1 episode, 1996)
- Love Gods (1996) TV episode
6. "JAG" (1 episode, 1995)
- Scimitar (1995) TV episode
7. "Strange Luck" (1995) TV series (unknown episodes)
8. Simon & Simon: In Trouble Again (1995) (TV)
9. Incident at Deception Ridge (1994) (TV)
... aka Terror at Deception Ridge (Canada: English title)
10. "Swamp Thing" (7 episodes, 1990-1993)
- Swamp of Dreams (1993) TV episode
- Tatania (1992) TV episode
- Changes (1992) TV episode
- Fear Itself (1992) TV episode
- Special Request (1992) TV episode
(2 more)
11. Fade to Black (1993) (TV)
12. Dirty Work (1992) (TV)
13. Strays (1991) (TV)
14. "Alien Nation" (5 episodes, 1989-1990)
- Real Men (1990) TV episode
- Generation to Generation (1990) TV episode
- Contact (1989) TV episode
- The First Cigar (1989) TV episode
- Fountain of Youth (1989) TV episode
15. "Darkroom" (2 episodes, 1981-1982)
- The Rarest of Wines (1982) TV episode
- The Bogeyman Will Get You (1981) TV episode
16. "The Incredible Hulk" (8 episodes, 1979-1980)
- Dark Side (1980) TV episode
- Equinox (1980) TV episode
- Deathmask (1980) TV episode
- The Lottery (1980) TV episode
- Broken Image (1980) TV episode
(3 more)
Producer:
1. "Seven Days" (1998) TV series (producer) (unknown episodes)
... aka Seven Days: The Series
2. Fade to Black (1993) (TV) (co-producer)
3. Dirty Work (1992) (TV) (co-producer)
Camera and Electrical Department:
* 1990s
* 1980s
* 1970s
1. Career Opportunities (1991) (director of photography: Los Angeles)
... aka One Wild Night
2. "Darkroom" (1981) TV series (directory of photography) (unknown
episodes)
3. The Enforcer (1976/I) (gaffer)
Writer:
1. Legal Counsel (1999)