James Lemmo | |
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Born | James Momel Lemmo New York City, New York, United States |
Other names | Jim Lemmo, James Momel, and Jimmy Spears |
Occupation(s) | Photographer, cinematographer, film director, screenwriter |
James Lemmo (born in New York City, New York) is an American photographer, cinematographer, film director, and screenwriter. [1]
Prior to dedicating his professional life to photography, Lemmo also worked in film. His genres included thrillers, comedy, action, drama and crime.
Lemmo currently works in advertising photography, commercial photography, all product photography.
Director | |||
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Year | Title | ||
1987 | Heart | ||
1990 | Tripwire | ||
1992 | We're Talkin' Serious Money | ||
1993 | Relentless 3 | ||
1994 | Dream a Little Dream 2 | ||
1995 | Bodily Harm | ||
1997 | Mike Hammer, Private Eye TV episode (1 episode) | ||
Cinematographer | |||
Year | Title | ||
1981 | Ms. 45 | ||
1982 | One Down, Two to Go | ||
1982 | Madman | ||
1983 | The Last Fight | ||
1983 | Vigilante | ||
1984 | Fear City | ||
1989 | Relentless | ||
1989 | Hit List | ||
1989 | Easy Wheels | ||
1990 | Maniac Cop 2 | ||
1994 | Dangerous Touch | ||
Screenwriter | |||
Year | Title | ||
1987 | Heart | ||
1990 | Tripwire | ||
1992 | We're Talkin' Serious Money | ||
1993 | Relentless 3 | ||
1995 | Bodily Harm | ||
2000 | Nowhere in Sight |
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