Oscar-nominated British cinematographer Roger Pratt has died, aged 77. The British Society of Cinematographers confirmed the death and said Pratt had been suffering from early onset Alzheimer’s disease.
It is with deepest sadness that we learn of the passing of our friend and colleague, Roger Pratt BSC (1947-2024). Roger Pratt BSC was an extraordinary #Cinematographer, who was awarded this society’s highest honour, our Lifetime Achievement Award in 2023. Roger was born in Leicester, the son of a parish vicar, and although the church didn’t capture his career aspirations, seeing 16mm “fact and faith” films did.
Before Mike Leigh would have his legendary collaboration with Dick Pope, who also passed away a few months ago, Pratt was his go-to DP on “Meantime” and, especially, 1988’s “High Hopes.” However, I’ll most remember Pratt for his seminal work on Terry Gilliam’s “Brazil,” “12 Monkeys,” and “The Fisher King.”
Pratt’s other credits are numerous, including Tim Burton’s “Batman,” Neil Jordan’s “Mona Lisa,” and Wolfgang Peterson’s “Troy.” He also lensed the first two Harry Potter movies (‘Chamber of Secrets’ and ‘Goblet of Fire’).
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