Janusz Kamiński: Biography in Details
Who is Janusz Kamiński?
Janusz Kamiński is a Polish film director and cinematographer. He started his profession in the USA. He became famous after his work on ‘Schindler’s List’ in 1993. He worked as a cinematographer with his partner Steven Spielberg since 1993.
He was awarded the Academy Award for Best Cinematography for his work on ‘Saving Private Ryan’ and ‘Schindler’s List’ in 1998.
Janusz Kamiński: Age, Parents, Siblings, Family
He was born on June 27, 1959, in Ziebice, Poland. His father’s name is Marian Kaminski and his mother’s name is Jadwiga Celner.
At the age of 21, he left for the US after Prime Minister Jaruzelski imposed martial law. He holds Polish and American citizenship but his ethnicity is Polish.
In which school did Janusz Kamiński attend?
He joined Columbia College in Chicago from 1982 to 1987 and graduated from there with a Bachelor of Arts degree.
He graduated with a master of Fine Arts degree and attended the AFI Conservatory.
Janusz Kamiński: Professional Life and Career
He took up filmmaking as a profession after his master’s graduation. He worked first as a gaffer and then as a chief lightening technician under cinematographer Phedon Paapamichael. Janusz also worked as a second unit director of photography.
He collaborated with directors Roger Corman and Katt Shea and shot B-movies for them, as well as the romantic musical comedy ‘Cool as Ice’.
Janusz Kamiński was hired by Steven Spielberg in 1991 after seeing Janusz’s television film, ‘Wildflower’, and he gave the opportunity to shoot ‘Class of ’61’.
Janusz Kamiński: Awards, Nominations
Janusz Kamiński was awarded Academy Award for Best Cinematography for ‘Schindler’s List’ and ‘Saving Private Ryan’ in the 1990s.
He was nominated for the same category four times for Amistad, The Diving Bell and the Butterfly, War Horse and Lincoln. He had been awarded the Franklin J. Schaffner Alumni Medal by the AFI Conservatory in 2010.
Janusz Kamiński: Net Worth($17 million), Income, Salary
It is estimated that he has a net worth of $17 million and his main source of earnings is his professional career.
His salary and income are under review.
Is Janusz Kamiński involved in any rumors and controversies?
There was a rumor regarding the working of Janusz Kamiński with his constant collaborator Steven Spielberg on Indiana Jones 5. But, it hasn’t been officially announced.
Body Measurements: Height, Weight, Body Size
He has a height of 6 ft. 1 inch. He has got dark brown colored hair and light brown eyes.
Other information regarding his weight, dress size, shoe size, etc. is not available.
Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.
He has about 500 followers on Twitter but there is no information available about his Facebook and Instagram followers.
Janusz Kamiński’s Birthday Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | June | Thursday |
| 2025 | June | Friday |
| 2026 | June | Saturday |
| 2027 | June | Sunday |
| 2028 | June | Tuesday |