Dick Pope

Richard Campbell Pope (3 August 1947 – 21 October 2024) was a British cinematographer, known for his work with director Mike Leigh.

Born in Bromley, Pope took interest in photography at an early age.

He trained at the Pathé lab in London and began his career working as a camera operator on documentaries. In the 1970s and 1980s he shot numerous music videos for artists like Queen, Tina Turner, The Clash, The Specials and The Police.

Pope then began working as a cinematographer on feature films in the 1980s before starting his collaboration with Mike Leigh on Life is Sweet (1990).

He was nominated for two Academy Awards and two BAFTAs for Best Cinematography.

Pope and his wife, Pat, whom he married in 1972, had two children.

He died in London on 21 October 2024 at the age of 77.

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