Donald McAlpine
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!.[citation needed] He is a member of both the Australian Cinematographers Society and the American Society of Cinematographers.[citation needed] 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
Known for
CameraBirthday
January 1, 1934Gender
MaleKnown Movie Credits
61Place of birth
Quandialla, New South Wales, AustraliaAlso known as
Donald M. McAlpine, Don McAlpine, Don McAplineCast credits
Crew credits
Predator
Director of PhotographyThe Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Director of PhotographyRomeo + Juliet
Director of PhotographyMrs. Doubtfire
Director of PhotographyMoulin Rouge!
Director of PhotographyParenthood
Director of PhotographyThe Time Machine
Director of PhotographyThe Man Without a Face
Director of PhotographyPeter Pan
Director of PhotographyNine Months
Director of PhotographyMedicine Man
Director of PhotographyClear and Present Danger
Director of PhotographyStepmom
Director of PhotographyThe Edge
Director of PhotographyAnger Management
Director of PhotographyPatriot Games
Director of PhotographyDown and Out in Beverly Hills
Director of PhotographyEnder's Game
Director of PhotographyPatrick
Director of PhotographyBreaker Morant
Director of PhotographyAli's Wedding
Cinematography