Oliver Wood was a British cinematographer, known for his work on blockbuster action and comedy films such as Die Hard 2, Face/Off, Freaky Friday, Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby, and the Bourne franchise.
Oliver has collaborated with directors like Paul Greengrass, John Woo, Renny Harlin, Ron Underwood, and Adam McKay, and was nominated for a BAFTA Award for Best Cinematography for The Bourne Ultimatum. He shot numerous B-movies and independent films throughout the late 1970s and 1980s, frequently collaborating with cinematographers Joseph Mangine and Fred Murphy.
Oliver Wood (cinematographer) cause of death: How did Oliver Wood (cinematographer) die?
Wood died from cancer on 13 February 2023, at the age of 80. His big break came when he was director of photography for 53 episodes of the stylish crime drama Miami Vice, serving as the series’ primary DP between 1987 and 1989.
His work on the series caught the attention of producers, enabling him to work on big-budget Hollywood films including Die Hard 2 (1990), Face/Off (1997), U-571 (2000) Fantastic Four (2005), and Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues (2013).
