Robert Brinkmann
Born: 1961-11-20 in Braunschweig, Germany
Known For: Camera
Biography
Robert Brinkmann (born November 20, 1961) is a German-born cinematographer and occasional director. He studied film production at the University of Southern California, where he eventually specialized in cinematography. After graduating, Brinkmann formed Cinescope Productions and started to produce and shoot music videos, commercials and documentaries. Cinescope also produced hundreds of low budget music videos, which launched the directing careers of many accomplished filmmakers, including Jay Roach, Lance Gentile, John Schwartzman, and Harris Done. Brinkmann's first credit as Director of Photography on a major studio feature film was for Universal Pictures' Shout (1991), starring John Travolta. He went on to shoot such films as Encino Man, The Beverly Hillbillies, The Truth About Cats and Dogs, The Cable Guy, The Rules of Attraction, and Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny. Brinkmann was previously married to actress Mena Suvari from 2000 - 2005. He has been married to Olive Kim since 2009.
Filmography
2024
- The Duel ... (Director of Photography)
2022
- Buried in Barstow ... (Director of Photography)
2020
- Stars and Strife ... (Director of Photography)
2019
- A Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish ... (Director of Photography)
2018
- Z-O-M-B-I-E-S ... (Cinematography)
- Office Uprising ... (Director of Photography)
2016
- A Cinderella Story: If the Shoe Fits ... (Director of Photography)
- Heaven Sent ... (Associate Producer)
2014
- Space Station 76 ... (Director of Photography)
2011
- Geek Charming ... (Director of Photography)
- Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2 ... (Director of Photography)
- Hard Breakers ... (Director of Photography)
2010
- Dancing Ninja ... (Director of Photography)
2008
- Christmas Cottage ... (Director of Photography)
2007
- The Making of 'The Pick of Destiny' ... (Cinematography)
2006
- Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny ... (Director of Photography)
- Stephen Tobolowsky's Birthday Party ... (Director)
2005
- Standing Still ... (Cinematography)
2002
- The Rules of Attraction ... (Director of Photography)
- Serving Sara ... (Director of Photography)
2001
- Sugar & Spice ... (Director of Photography)
2000
- Screwed ... (Director of Photography)
1996
- The Cable Guy ... (Director of Photography)
- The Truth About Cats & Dogs as Irate Director
1995
- Red Wind ... (Director of Photography)
1993
- Fallen Angels ... (Director of Photography)
- The Beverly Hillbillies ... (Director of Photography)
1992
- Encino Man ... (Director of Photography)
1991
- Shout ... (Director of Photography)
1990
- Bloodfist II ... (Additional Photography)
- Mirror Mirror ... (Director of Photography)
1988
- U2: Rattle and Hum ... (Director of Photography)
- Two Idiots in Hollywood ... (Director of Photography)
1984
- The Last Chance Dance ... (Gaffer)