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Michael Wadleigh

  • Cinematographer
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Michael Wadleigh was born on 24 September 1939 in Akron, Ohio, USA. He is a cinematographer and director, known for Wolfen (1981), Woodstock (1970) and Who's That Knocking at My Door (1967).
BornSeptember 24, 1939
BornSeptember 24, 1939
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      • 2 wins & 3 nominations total

    Known for

    Wolfen (1981)
    Wolfen
    6.3
    • Director
    • 1981
    Woodstock (1970)
    Woodstock
    8.1
    • Cinematographer(photographed by)
    • 1970
    Who's That Knocking at My Door (1967)
    Who's That Knocking at My Door
    6.5
    • Cinematographer(as Michael Wadley)
    • 1967
    David Loeb Weiss in No Vietnamese Ever Called Me Nigger (1968)
    No Vietnamese Ever Called Me Nigger
    7.6
    • Cinematographer
    • 1968

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    Cinematographer

    • Jimi Hendrix in Jimi Hendrix: Live at Woodstock (1999)
      Jimi Hendrix: Live at Woodstock
      8.5
      Video
      • Cinematographer
      • 1999
    • Janis Joplin in Janis (1974)
      Janis
      7.7
      • Cinematographer
      • 1974
    • Michael Wadleigh in Once Before I Die (1970)
      Once Before I Die
      TV Movie
      • Cinematographer
      • 1970
    • Woodstock (1970)
      Woodstock
      8.1
      • Cinematographer (photographed by)
      • 1970
    • My Girlfriend's Wedding (1969)
      My Girlfriend's Wedding
      6.2
      • Cinematographer (as Michael Wadley)
      • 1969
    • David Loeb Weiss in No Vietnamese Ever Called Me Nigger (1968)
      No Vietnamese Ever Called Me Nigger
      7.6
      • Cinematographer
      • 1968
    • Mingus: Charlie Mingus 1968 (1968)
      Mingus: Charlie Mingus 1968
      7.4
      • Cinematographer (as Mike Wadley)
      • 1968
    • David Holzman's Diary (1967)
      David Holzman's Diary
      6.5
      • Cinematographer (as Michael Wadley)
      • 1967
    • Who's That Knocking at My Door (1967)
      Who's That Knocking at My Door
      6.5
      • director of photography (as Michael Wadley)
      • 1967

    Director

    • Jimi Hendrix in Jimi Hendrix: Live at Woodstock (1999)
      Jimi Hendrix: Live at Woodstock
      8.5
      Video
      • documentary director
      • 1999
    • Woodstock: The Lost Performances (1990)
      Woodstock: The Lost Performances
      8.4
      Video
      • Director
      • 1990
    • Wolfen (1981)
      Wolfen
      6.3
      • Director
      • 1981
    • Michael Wadleigh in Once Before I Die (1970)
      Once Before I Die
      TV Movie
      • Director
      • 1970
    • Woodstock (1970)
      Woodstock
      8.1
      • Director
      • 1970

    Camera and Electrical Department

    • Janis Joplin in Janis (1974)
      Janis
      7.7
      • additional photography
      • 1974
    • NET Journal (1966)
      NET Journal
      TV Series
      • photography
      • camera operator (as Mike Wadley)
      • 1967–1969
    • The Creative Person
      5.2
      TV Series
      • additional filming
      • camera operator (as Michael Wadley)
      • 1967

    Personal details

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    • Alternative names
      • Michael 'Mike' Wadley
    • Born
      • September 24, 1939
      • Akron, Ohio, USA
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      • 2 Interviews

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      Runs a nonprofit educational corporation, primarily involved in global media production and distribution. Currently resides in southern NH, moving to off-the-coast-of Maine soon.

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