J. Williams (cinematographer)

J. Williams [1] was a producer, director and cinematographer of Malayalam language films.[2] Primarily known as a cameraman, he has also directed 8 films [3][4] and has worked in Tamil, Telugu and Kannada language films as well.

J. Williams
Born(1948-08-26)26 August 1948
Thiruvananthapuram
Died20 February 2005(2005-02-20) (aged 56)
Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
OccupationProducer
Director
Cinematographer
Years active1974 – 2005
Spouse(s)Shanthi Williams
Children4

Making his debut with the 1974 Kamal Haasan starrer Vishnu Vijayam, Williams was always known as an adventurous cinematographer and has worked over 50 films as a cameraman.

Personal life

He married actress Shanthi Williams in 1979.[5] They had four children. he died at age 56 due to some serious cancers.

Filmography

Cinematography
  • Vishnu Vijayam (1974)
  • Njaan Ninne Premikkunnu (1975)
  • Thulavarsham (1976)
  • Anubhavam (1976)
  • Sivathaandavam (1977)
  • Sreedevi (1977)
  • Vishukkani (1977)
  • Rathimanmadhan (1977)
  • Poojakkedukkaatha Pookkal (1977)
  • Kaavilamma (1977)
  • Adimakkachavadam (1978)
  • Madanolsavam (1978)
  • Madaalasa (1978)
  • Thamburaatti (1978)
  • Chuvanna Chirakukal (1979)
  • Aval Niraparaadhi (1979)
  • Devadaasi (1979)
  • Mr Michael (1980)
  • Benz Vasu (1980)
  • Kaaliya Mardhanam (1982)
  • Anuraagakkodathi (1982)
  • Pooviriyum Pulari (1982)
  • Ivan Oru Simham (1982)
  • Bheeman (1982)
  • Kodunkaattu (1983)
  • Hello Madras Girl (1983)
  • Jeevante Jeevan (1985)
  • Ezhumuthal Onpathuvare (1985)
  • Pathaamudayam (1985)
  • Kannaaram Pothippothi (1985)
  • Sunil Vayassu 20 (1986)
  • Viswasichaalum Illenkilum (1986)
  • Aattakkadha (1987)
  • Agnimuhoortham (1987)
  • Janmaantharam (1988)
  • Douthyam (1989)
  • Puthiya Karukkal (1989)
  • Bhoomika (1991)
  • Koodikkaazhcha (1991)
  • Inspector Balram (1991)
  • Butterflies (1993)
  • Raajadhaani (1994)
  • Sphadikam (1995)
  • Neela Kuyil (1995) (Tamil film)
  • Kalaapam (1998)
  • James Bond (1999)
  • The Gang (2000)
  • Bamboo Boys (2002)

Direction

Story
  • Madaalasa (1978)
  • Jeevante Jeevan (1985)
  • Rishi (1992)

Screenplay
  • Madaalasa (1978)
  • Jeevante Jeevan (1985)
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References
  1. http://malayalasangeetham.info/displayProfile.php?category=camera&artist=J%20Williams
  2. http://www.metromatinee.com/artist/J%20Williams-2709
  3. http://www.malayalachalachithram.com/profiles.php?i=1982
  4. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 14 October 2014. Retrieved 7 September 2014.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  5. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 7 September 2014. Retrieved 7 September 2014.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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