Mikael Salomon
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
Awards
- 1986Robert - Best Cinematography (Årets fotografering):Winner
- 1987Best Director of PhotographyWinner
- 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