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Mikael Salomon Biography

Birth Name:Mikael Salomon

Birth Place:Copenhagen, Denmark

Profession Director, Cinematographer, Producer, Camera department, Assistant director, Visual effects

Fast Facts

Became a member of the American Society of Cinematographers in 1990
Married assistant director Nancy Blewer in January 2000
Father of actresses Katrine Brygmann Salomon and Eva Salomon
His film debut came with the 1963 documentary "Hurra for os․"
Best known for his work as cinematographer for the films "Backdrift" and "The Abyss," which earned him Academy Award nominations

1986Robert-Best Cinematography (Årets fotografering): winner
1987Best Director of Photography-: winner
1989ACE-Direction of Photography and/or Lighting Direction for a Dramatic or Theatrical Special/Movie or Miniseries: winner
1990Oscar-Best Cinematography: nominated
1990ASC Award-Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Theatrical Releases: nominated
1991ACCA-Best Visual Effects: nominated
1992Oscar-Best Effects, Visual Effects: nominated
1992BAFTA Film Award-Best Special Visual Effects: nominated
2002Christopher Award-Television & Cable: winner
2002OFTA Television Award-Best Direction in a Drama Series: nominated
2002OFTA Television Award-Best Direction of a Motion Picture or Miniseries: winner
2002Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Directing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Dramatic Special: winner
2008DGA Award-Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Movies for Television/Miniseries: nominated
2008Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Directing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Dramatic Special: nominated
2008Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Miniseries: nominated
2009DGA Award-Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Movies for Television/Miniseries: nominated
2010Felix-Best Cinematography: nominated
2011DGA Award-Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Children's Programs: nominated